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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Total Rewards & the Role of Compensation & Benefits

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Retention, Organizational Strategy, Performance Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Osmosis

      COVID-19: What You Need to Know

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Public Health, Epidemiology, Primary Care, Diagnostic Tests, Health Care, Critical Care, Personal protective equipment, Patient Evaluation, Maternal Health, Clinical Practices, Community Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT for Project Management: Execution, Tracking, Success

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Taking Meeting Minutes, Project Management, Collaborative Software, Brainstorming, Meeting Facilitation, Technical Documentation, Report Writing, Team Oriented, Document Control, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Relationship Management

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Professional Networking, Meeting Facilitation, Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Communication, Mentorship, Active Listening, People Management, Constructive Feedback, Influencing, Coaching, Stakeholder Management, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      399 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership Development, Leadership, Executive Presence, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Conflict Management, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Communication, Adaptability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      HubSpot Academy

      Sales Training: Techniques for a Human-Centric Sales Process

      Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Booking (Sales), Overcoming Objections, Sales Training, Sales Process, Sales Prospecting, HubSpot CRM, Sales, Inside Sales, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Strategy, Consultative Selling, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Lead Generation, Negotiation, LinkedIn, Value Propositions, Professional Networking, Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      529 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Big Data, Probability & Statistics, Computer Programming, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      511 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      TOEFL Test-Taking Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Literacy, English Language, Language Competency, Grammar

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      139 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Informative Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Data Visualization, Microsoft Office, Concision, Communication, Business Writing, Business Strategy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Arizona State University

      Feedback and Coaching For Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Growth Mindedness, Empathy, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Collaboration, Mentorship, Teamwork, Empowerment, Decision Making, Active Listening, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Digital Design, File Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Copyright for Educators & Librarians

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Educational Materials, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Education and Training, Legal Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      606 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Total Rewards & the Role of Compensation & Benefits: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • COVID-19: What You Need to Know: Osmosis
    • ChatGPT for Project Management: Execution, Tracking, Success: Vanderbilt University
    • Relationship Management : Rice University
    • Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership: Queen Mary University of London
    • Sales Training: Techniques for a Human-Centric Sales Process: HubSpot Academy
    • Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • TOEFL Test-Taking Strategies: University of California, Irvine
    • Create Informative Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera Project Network
    • Feedback and Coaching For Everyone: Arizona State University

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