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      University of Minnesota

      Black-box and White-box Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Cucumber (Software), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Software Testing, Testability, Test Case, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Acceptance Testing, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Test Automation, JUnit, Requirements Analysis, Java Programming

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Pathway to Space

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Journalism, Environmental Monitoring, Music, Geospatial Information and Technology, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Systems Engineering, Concept Of Operations, Culture, Media and Communications, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Physical Science, Liberal Arts, Geographic Information Systems, Art History, Engineering Design Process, Writing

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Visualization using Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Data Import/Export, Business Reporting, Report Writing, Microsoft 365

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      The State University of New York

      How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Professional Development, Smart Goals, Planning, Performance Analysis, Job Analysis, Human Capital, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Writing

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      226 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Competencias digitales de ofimática: Microsoft Access

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Microsoft Access, Databases, Microsoft Office, Report Writing, Database Management, Data Entry, Business Reporting, Data Import/Export, Information Technology, Data Validation, Employee Training

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Presentations, LinkedIn, Cybersecurity, Applicant Tracking Systems, Market Research, Social Media, Business Research, Recruitment, Portfolio Management, Job Analysis, Negotiation, Writing, Compensation Strategy, Recruitment Strategies, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fudan University

      导演思维:微影人的自我修养

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Storyboarding, Creativity, Storytelling, Writing, Editing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Promotional Video using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Customer Engagement, Canva (Software), Video Production, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Copywriting, Promotional Strategies, Multimedia, Product Promotion, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Value Propositions, Content Creation, Animations

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Social Media, Digital Publishing, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, World Music, Personal Development, Blogs, Diversity Awareness, Driving engagement, Instagram, Case Studies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Sociology, Communication, Analysis, Writing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      真格—北大在线创业课堂

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Team Building, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Marketing Strategies, Business Writing, Business Development, Business Valuation, Proposal Development, Business Strategy, Commercial Laws, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      178 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Career planning: Your career, your life

      Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Business Communication, Professional Development, Writing, Communication, Smart Goals, Personal Development, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Digital Advertising, Planning, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Design Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Emotional Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      255 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Trade & investment: evidence-based policies for development

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Research, Economics, Writing, Technical Communication, Diplomacy, Econometrics, Analysis, Market Dynamics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Black-box and White-box Testing: University of Minnesota
    • Pathway to Space: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Data Visualization using Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • How to Get Skilled: Introduction to Individual Skills Management (Project-Centered Course): The State University of New York
    • Competencias digitales de ofimática: Microsoft Access: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep: IBM
    • 导演思维:微影人的自我修养: Fudan University
    • Create a Promotional Video using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 真格—北大在线创业课堂: Peking University

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