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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Interviewing and Resume Writing in English

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Telephone Skills, Presentations, Marketing Planning, Oral Expression, Concision, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Applicant Tracking Systems, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Marketing, Business Writing, Cultural Responsiveness, Recruitment, Adaptability, Communication, Writing

      4.6
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      755 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Fundamentals of Business Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Communications, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Management, Change Management, Performance Analysis, Project Performance, Business Development, Quality Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Commercialization, Product Planning, Business Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, New Product Development, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, Ideation, Sales Presentation, Product Development, Team Building, Product Strategy, Capital Markets, Finance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Doing Business in China

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Peer Review, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Business Leadership, Brand Management, Strategic Thinking, Marketing, Business Strategy, Business Development, Global Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Business Consulting, Business Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      622 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Writing Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Research, Grammar, Editing, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Writing with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Writing, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Writing, Machine Learning, Information Privacy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Writing Winning Resumes and Cover Letters

      Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Writing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Marketing, Branding, Resourcefulness, Keyword Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      333 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Business English

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Sales Presentations, Brainstorming, Product Planning, Purchasing, English Language, Business Communication, Marketing Budgets, Business Planning, Negotiation, Selling Techniques, Business Writing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Planning, Business Correspondence, Advertising, Business Marketing, Telephone Skills, Promotional Strategies, Marketing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Design Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Innovation, Professional Development, Target Audience

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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      Better Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Literacy, Editing, Proofreading, Productivity, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Self-Motivation, Brainstorming, Diversity Awareness, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Business Data Management and Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Revenue Recognition, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Accrual Accounting, Financial Statements, Infographics, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Data Collection, Business Analytics, Business Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Business Valuation, Data Quality, Analytics, Asset Management, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Washington

      Business English: Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Business Writing, Peer Review, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Business Planning, Marketing, English Language, Business Marketing, Vocabulary, Grammar

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Interviewing and Resume Writing in English: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Fundamentals of Business Analysis : Starweaver
    • Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Doing Business in China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Writing Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
    • Writing with Generative AI: University of California, Davis
    • Writing Winning Resumes and Cover Letters: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Business English: Arizona State University
    • Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Better Writing: American Psychological Association

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