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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Learning Styles, Learning Strategies, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Analytical Skills, Writing

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Brand Management: Aligning Business, Brand and Behaviour

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Employee Engagement, Marketing Management, Global Marketing, Internal Communications, Customer experience strategy (CX), Human Resources, Organizational Change, Consumer Behaviour, Cross-Functional Collaboration

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      English Intermediate B1

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Negotiation, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Writing, Communication, Vocabulary, Report Writing, Language Competency, Language Learning, Education and Training, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Formal Learning, Interpersonal Communications

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Research Proposal: Initiating Research

      Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Proposal Writing, Research Methodologies, Market Analysis, Business Research, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Business Writing, Sampling (Statistics), Survey Creation, Qualitative Research, Request for Proposal, Client Services, Professional Networking

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

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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

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Photography, Design, Visual Design, Logo Design, Design Software, Photo Editing, Digital Design, Creative Design, Color Theory, Adobe InDesign, Graphic and Visual Design, Image Quality, Style Guides, Branding, Art History, Design Research

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      MedCerts

      Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Medical Records, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Office Procedures, Conflict Management, Health Information Management, Patient Communication, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Electronic Medical Record, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Registration, Medical History Documentation, Care Coordination, Patient-centered Care, Professionalism, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      909 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Delivering Results with Remote Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Virtual Teams, Delegation Skills, Leadership and Management, Employee Training, Professional Development, Leadership, Project Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Business Writing, Motivational Skills, Empathy, Decision Making, Collaboration

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

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      English for Teaching Purposes

      Skills you'll gain: Lecturing, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Higher Education, Language Learning, Professional Development, Collaboration, Vocabulary, Train The Trainer, Grammar

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      620 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Nursing Assistant Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Anatomy, Pathology, Informed Consent, Cultural Responsiveness, Basic Patient Care, Nursing Basics, Professionalism, Professional Development, Medical Records, Toileting, Verbal Communication Skills, Dignity in Care, Physiology, Cell Biology, Communication

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Leadership: Being a Confident and Effective Team Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Constructive Feedback, Talent Management, Diversity Awareness, Professional Development, Employee Retention, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Programs, Recognizing Others, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Communication, Telecommuting, Leadership and Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Brand Management: Aligning Business, Brand and Behaviour: University of London
    • English Intermediate B1: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Research Proposal: Initiating Research: University of California, Davis
    • Social Media Storytelling: Videos for Instagram & YouTube: Skillshare
    • Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Delivering Results with Remote Teams: SkillUp
    • Communication Skills: Packt
    • English for Teaching Purposes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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