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      Starweaver

      Global Business Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Sales Presentation, Concision, Sales Strategy, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence, Sales, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Technical Communication, Communication, Marketing Communications

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Language Arts Confidence with Storybird

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Writing, Literacy, Creativity

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Reaper Scripts for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Performance Tuning, Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Power Platform & SPFx: SharePoint Dev Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, No-Code Development, Microsoft 365, Workflow Management, Process Improvement, Business Process Automation, Productivity Software, Application Development, Decision Making, Design Software, Power Electronics, Systems Integration, Governance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Executive Communication & Data Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Sales Presentation, Concision, Sales Strategy, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Emotional Intelligence, Sales, Technical Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Communication, Marketing Communications

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 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

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Python Classes and Inheritance

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Object Oriented Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, Debugging, Software Testing, Data Structures

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Introduction to International Criminal Law

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Legal Hearings, Litigation and Civil Justice, International Relations, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Safety and National Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Law, Interactive Learning, Case Studies

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      ChatGPT for Beginners: Save time with Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis Software, Unstructured Data, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Management

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Davis

      GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, ArcGIS, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Quality, Data Mapping, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Sharing, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Analytics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      How to Create an Online Course

      Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Learning Management Systems, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Curriculum Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Content, Learning Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Content Management, User Centered Design, Cultural Diversity, Technical Writing

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Careers in Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Sustainable Development, Spreadsheet Software, Sustainability Reporting, Marketing and Public Relations, Analysis, Business Writing, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Communication, Presentations

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Global Business Communication: Starweaver
    • Language Arts Confidence with Storybird: Coursera Project Network
    • Reaper Scripts for Beginners: Packt
    • Power Platform & SPFx: SharePoint Dev Essentials: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Executive Communication & Data Leadership: Starweaver
    • Business English: Capstone Project: University of Washington
    • Python Classes and Inheritance: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to International Criminal Law: Case Western Reserve University
    • ChatGPT for Beginners: Save time with Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality: University of California, Davis

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