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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Foundations of Professional Identity

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Business Ethics, Professionalism, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Personal Integrity, Trustworthiness, Communication Strategies, Communication, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Managing Professional Work Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Staff Management, Collaboration, Team Motivation, Professional Development, Leadership, Accountability, Conflict Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Safety Culture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Oracle

      Oracle Autonomous Database Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Data Migration, PL/SQL, Database Administration, Data Import/Export, Database Architecture and Administration, Application Development, Database Management, Performance Tuning, Disaster Recovery, SQL, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Scalability, Restful API

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Project Management Professional Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, People Management, Performance Management, Project Risk Management, Smart Goals, Agile Project Management, Compliance Management, Scope Management, Project Planning, Negotiation, Business Process, Backlogs, Project Schedules, Governance, Change Management, User Story, Procurement, Employee Training, Active Listening, Communication

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Research for Essay Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Writing, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Vocabulary, Style Guides

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Writing Secure Code in C++

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Computer Programming Tools, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Exploit development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Embedded Systems, Interoperability, Unix, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Data Security, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Data Validation

      2.8
      Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Writing Secure Code in ASP.NET

      Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Cryptography, Encryption, .NET Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Security, Data Validation, Cross Platform Development, Development Environment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Instagram Storytelling: Write Compelling Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Instagram, Copywriting, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Concision, Social Media Content, Editing, Writing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, IT Security Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Private Cloud, Security Awareness, Data Centers, Data Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Security Controls, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Service Level

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      SQL for Any IT Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management, Query Languages, Database Development, Database Systems, Data Management, Databases, Data Integrity, Oracle Databases, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, User Accounts

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tsinghua University

      Just Reading and Writing English 2

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, English Language, Literacy, Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Grammar, Vocabulary

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Professional Skills for International Business

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professionalism, Resource Allocation, Time Management, Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, LinkedIn, Stakeholder Management, Delegation Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Relationship Management, Leadership, Personal Attributes, Branding, Social Media

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

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

    • Foundations of Professional Identity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Managing Professional Work Teams: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Oracle Autonomous Database Professional: Oracle
    • Project Management Professional Prep: Packt
    • Introduction to Research for Essay Writing: University of California, Irvine
    • Writing Secure Code in C++: Infosec
    • Writing Secure Code in ASP.NET: Packt
    • Instagram Storytelling: Write Compelling Stories: Coursera
    • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Pearson
    • SQL for Any IT Professional: Pearson

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