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      U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Egiptología (Egyptology)

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, World History, Timelines, Research, Writing, Economics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills, Personal Attributes, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Business Writing, Communication, Gmail

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Salesforce

      Groundwork for Success in Sales Development

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Sales Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Professionalism, Collaboration, Personal Development, Teamwork, Sales, Performance Metric, Constructive Feedback, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Accountability

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      455 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Mathematical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Social Media Storytelling: Videos for Instagram & YouTube

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Instagram, Content Creation, Media Production, TikTok, Driving engagement, Writing, Planning, Creativity, Adaptability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      K

      Kennesaw State University

      Career Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Relationship Building, Social Media Strategy, Planning, Strategic Communication, Communication, Adaptability, Collaboration, Business Research, Negotiation, Leadership, Professionalism, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Market Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Case Western Reserve University

      Inspired Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Compassion, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Culture Transformation, Team Leadership, People Development, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Active Listening, Case Studies, Personal Development, Professional Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Data Engineering, Big Data, and Machine Learning on GCP

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Serverless Computing, Applied Machine Learning, Apache Spark, Looker (Software), Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Jupyter, SQL, Data Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability, Performance Tuning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Fundamentals of Management

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Professional Networking, Business Management, Professional Development, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, Operations Management, People Management, Business Administration, Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Leadership, Change Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Salesforce

      Foundations for Interviewing with Confidence

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Communication, Telecommuting, Storytelling, Sales Development, Presentations, Professional Networking, Branding, Personal Attributes, LinkedIn, Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Relationship Building, Adaptability, Empathy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Berklee

      The Singer Songwriter

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, File Management, Music, Music Performance, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Instrumental Music, Writing and Editing, Self-Awareness, Performing Arts, Media Production, Automation, Editing, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Learn English: Intermediate Grammar

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Vocabulary, English Language, Multimedia, Content Creation, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Language Learning, Writing, Electronic Media, Oral Comprehension

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Egiptología (Egyptology): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews: Coursera Project Network
    • Groundwork for Success in Sales Development: Salesforce
    • Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: Stanford University
    • Social Media Storytelling: Videos for Instagram & YouTube: Skillshare
    • Career Discovery: Kennesaw State University
    • Inspired Leadership: Case Western Reserve University
    • Data Engineering, Big Data, and Machine Learning on GCP: Google Cloud
    • Fundamentals of Management: University of California, Irvine
    • Foundations for Interviewing with Confidence: Salesforce

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