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      Edureka

      Generative AI for Workflow Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, Automation, OpenAI, Multimodal Prompts, Slack (Software), AI Personalization, Human Resources, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Google Sheets, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      High Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork, and Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Negotiation, Organizational Leadership, Teamwork, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Team Building, People Development, Collaboration, Professional Development, Employee Coaching, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Habilidades de Excel para negócios: Fundamentos

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Data Management, Productivity Software, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Computer Literacy, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Writing, Business Writing, Document Management, Editing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      647 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Preparation for Job Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Recruitment, Oral Expression, Follow Through, Communication, Business Writing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      869 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Rice University

      Engineering Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Cost Management, Engineering Management, Scope Management, Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Team Management, Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Procurement, Project Risk Management, Project Documentation, Project Management, Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Modern Data Analytics with Python, Excel & Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Excel Macros, Pandas (Python Package), Prompt Engineering, Forecasting, Data Storytelling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Data Quality, ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Automation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      334 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Evaluating Candidates and Managing the Offer Process

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Recruitment, Negotiation, Interviewing Skills, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Networking, Employee Onboarding, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      5 Ways to Build a Better LinkedIn Profile

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Photo Editing, Professional Networking, Social Media, Professional Development, Branding, Search Engine Optimization, Business Communication

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      294 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      EDUCBA

      XHTML - Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Development Tools, Semantic Web, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Design, Data Validation, Development Environment, Verification And Validation, Development Testing

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Desarrolla tu líder

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Motivational Skills, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Case Studies, Organizational Effectiveness, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Business, Business Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion, Adaptability, Business Administration, Human Development

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      441 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Complete Executive Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Responsible AI, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Concision, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Change, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Engagement, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Generative AI, Change Management, Communication, Strategic Communication, Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Generative AI for Workflow Automation: Edureka
    • High Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork, and Negotiation: Northwestern University
    • Habilidades de Excel para negócios: Fundamentos: Macquarie University
    • Getting Started with Microsoft Word: Coursera Project Network
    • Preparation for Job Interviews: Coursera Project Network
    • Engineering Project Management: Rice University
    • Modern Data Analytics with Python, Excel & Generative AI: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Evaluating Candidates and Managing the Offer Process: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • 5 Ways to Build a Better LinkedIn Profile: Coursera Project Network
    • XHTML - Beginners: EDUCBA

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