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    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Data Structures, System Programming, Microarchitecture, C (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, Maintainability, System Configuration, Development Environment, Peripheral Devices

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      524 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Preparation for CompTIA A+ Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Desktop Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface, Technical Support and Services, System Support, Computer Hardware, Help Desk Support, Mobile Security, Microsoft Windows, Networking Hardware, Technical Support, Mac OS, Linux, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Apple Hardware proficiency

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      240 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Technical Managerial Written Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Grammar, Technical Writing, Writing, Business Correspondence, Technical Communication, Report Writing, Editing, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Target Audience, Communication, Leadership

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

      Tally Bookkeeper

      Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Accounting Software, Budgeting, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Accounting, Tax Returns, Data Import/Export, Inventory Management System, Order Management, Tax Management, Financial Statements, Tax, General Ledger, Tax Compliance, Billing & Invoicing, Finance, Banking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      218 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Active Listening, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Stress Management, Adaptability, Self-Awareness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      294 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      English for Effective Business Speaking

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, English Language, Business Communication, Presentations, Business Correspondence, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Target Audience, Vocabulary, Professionalism, Communication Strategies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      699 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Design: Creation of Artifacts in Society

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Prototyping, Conceptual Design, Design, Product Design, Aesthetics, Technical Drawing, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Needs Assessment, Problem Solving, Brainstorming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      342 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      ChatGPT for Beginners: SciFi Writing with Dall-e

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Generative AI, Storytelling, Writing, Creativity, Responsible AI, Critical Thinking

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      500 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of London

      Introduction to Virtual Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Application Design, Display Devices, Technical Design, Human Computer Interaction, Computer Graphics, Human Factors

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Akamai Customer Consulting and Support

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Database Systems, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Ubuntu, Routing Protocols, Database Design, Application Development, Network Architecture, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Operating Systems, Database Theory, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Software Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      295 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Novartis

      Introduction to Good Clinical Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Clinical Data Management, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Development, Health Equity, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      419 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Building a Data Science Team

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Team Motivation, Interviewing Skills, Organizational Leadership, Data Strategy, Team Management, Team Building, People Management, Technical Management, Recruitment, Data Science, Cross-Functional Collaboration

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Preparation for CompTIA A+ Certification: IBM
    • Technical Managerial Written Skills: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Tally Bookkeeper: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
    • Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • English for Effective Business Speaking: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Design: Creation of Artifacts in Society: University of Pennsylvania
    • ChatGPT for Beginners: SciFi Writing with Dall-e: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Virtual Reality: University of London
    • Akamai Customer Consulting and Support: Akamai Technologies, Inc.

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