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      IBM

      Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Technical Support and Services, Cybersecurity, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Database Software, Operating Systems, Computer Networking, IT Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Project Management

      4.7
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      235 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Python Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Scripting, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Storage

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      890 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Copyright Law in the Music Business

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Music, Musical Composition, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Assets, Decision Making, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      701 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Effective Programming in Scala

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Validation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, Verification And Validation, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Business Logic, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Data Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      176 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

      Ferrous Technology I

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Chemical Engineering, Materials science, Process Engineering, Engineering, Chemistry, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Issue

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      701 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Spanish Vocabulary: Cultural Experience

      Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Grammar, Oral Expression

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      559 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      How to Create Video for Online Courses

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Storyboarding, Video Editing, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Educational Materials, Content Creation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Developing Training Materials, Editing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      230 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Scientific Visualization, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Graphic and Visual Design, Stress Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      262 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Applied Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      300 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      PMP Exam Prep Certification Training

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Compliance Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Expectation Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Schedules, Resource Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Relationship Management, Project Planning, Project Implementation, Project Documentation, Risk Management, Engineering Documentation, Technical Documentation

      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres)

      Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Patient Safety, Malware Protection, Encryption, Health Technology, Data Security, Information Privacy, Digital Communications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      397 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Outbreaks and Epidemics

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Risk Analysis, Public Health, Investigation, Case Studies, Laboratory Testing, Statistical Analysis, Research Methodologies, Statistics, Report Writing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      764 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular technical writing courses

    • Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals for Everyone: IBM
    • Python Data Analysis: Rice University
    • Copyright Law in the Music Business: Berklee
    • Effective Programming in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Ferrous Technology I: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
    • Spanish Vocabulary: Cultural Experience: University of California, Davis
    • How to Create Video for Online Courses: The University of Edinburgh
    • Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders: Rice University
    • Introduction to Applied Business Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • PMP Exam Prep Certification Training: University of Maryland, College Park

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