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      Google Cloud

      Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, No-Code Development, Business Process, Workflow Management, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Document Management, Report Writing

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

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Ralph Waldo Emerson

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Writing, Political Sciences, Advocacy

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Foundational Sustainability Skills & Competencies

      Skills you'll gain: Program Implementation, Plan Execution, Business Planning, Sustainability Reporting, Contract Management, Sustainable Development, Policy Development, Annual Reports, Vendor Contracts, Goal Setting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Strategic Partnership, Interactive Learning, Project Planning, Peer Review, Report Writing, Business Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Communication

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Generative AI for PowerPoint and Word to Optimize Content Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Sales Presentations, Multimedia, Microsoft 365, Animations, Editing, Technical Communication, Business Writing, Generative AI, Content Creation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Bases y primeros pasos en latex

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Document Management, Code Review

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      195 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Illinois Tech

      Public Engagement for Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Data Visualization, Oral Expression, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Visualization, Technical Writing, Report Writing, Peer Review, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Media and Communications, Graphic and Visual Design, Requirements Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Editing

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Content Development and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Content Development and Management, Proofreading, Public Relations, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Content Management, Web Content, Marketing and Public Relations, Content Management Systems, Press Releases, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Promotions and Campaigns, AI Product Strategy, Blogs, Media and Communications, Earned Media, Generative AI Agents, Workflow Management

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      البحث عن عمل في العصر الرقمي | Job Search in the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Marketing, Professional Networking, Writing, Professional Development, Negotiation, Self-Awareness, Business Writing, Personal Development, Communication, Branding

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Morehouse College

      Activism in Sports and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Social Studies, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Sociology, Media and Communications, Writing, Timelines

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Instagram Content Creation Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Storytelling, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Video Production, Photo Editing, Photography, Media Production, Social Media, Graphic and Visual Design, Writing, Image Quality

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      商务英语课程:财经英语 Finance & Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, English Language, Business Communication, Business Writing, Auditing, Negotiation, Business Ethics, Verbal Communication Skills, Forecasting, Budgeting, Influencing, Financial Acumen, Literacy, Vocabulary

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea un Storyboard con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Canva (Software), Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Writing, User Accounts, Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    • Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Automation: Google Cloud
    • The American Renaissance and Ralph Waldo Emerson: Dartmouth College
    • Foundational Sustainability Skills & Competencies: Arizona State University
    • Generative AI for PowerPoint and Word to Optimize Content Creation: Microsoft
    • Bases y primeros pasos en latex: Coursera Project Network
    • Public Engagement for Scientists: Illinois Tech
    • Content Development and Management: Microsoft
    • البحث عن عمل في العصر الرقمي | Job Search in the Digital Age: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Activism in Sports and Culture : Morehouse College
    • Instagram Content Creation Essentials: Coursera

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