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      EIT Digital

      Data Science for Business Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, Data Science, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Data Storage Technologies, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      268 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Journalism, the future, and you!

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, International Relations, Interviewing Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Storytelling, Safety and Security, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Digital Publishing, Emerging Technologies, Business Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      374 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Siemens

      Introduction to Digital Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Technologies, Automation, Internet Of Things, Product Development, Technology Strategies, Product Design, Emerging Technologies, Wireless Networks, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      SQL Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, SQL, Transact-SQL, Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Access, Query Languages, Generative AI

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Preparation for Job Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Recruitment, Oral Expression, Follow Through, Communication, Business Writing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      870 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of London

      Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Psychology, Investigation, Creativity, World History, Writing, Performing Arts

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      258 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Voxy

      English Language Skills A2-B1 CEFR: Low-Intermediate

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Goal Setting, Nutrition and Diet, Professional Development, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, English Language, Planning, Technical Communication, Product Knowledge, Productivity, Language Learning, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Customer Service, Language Competency, Retail Sales, Health And Wellness Coaching, Calendar Management, Vocabulary

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      560 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Pixel Art for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Color Theory, Video Game Development, Adobe Photoshop, Game Design, Computer Graphics, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      266 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Cybersecurity and Privacy

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cybersecurity, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, Information Systems Security, Desktop Support, Network Security, Technical Support and Services, Information Privacy, Servers, Cloud Computing, Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Mac OS

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Executive Data Science Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Data Management, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Project Implementation, Data Analysis, Team Building, Team Management, Solution Delivery, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Introduction to advanced tomography

      Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Medical Imaging, 3D Modeling, Image Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Numerical Analysis, Data Cleansing, Mathematical Modeling, Materials science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Python Programming, Applied Mathematics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National University of Singapore

      Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Presentations, Survey Creation, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, Business Writing, Business Communication, Public Speaking, Organizational Structure, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, Social Skills, Professional Development, Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      832 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Data Science for Business Innovation: EIT Digital
    • Journalism, the future, and you!: Michigan State University
    • Introduction to Digital Transformation: Siemens
    • SQL Foundations: Microsoft
    • Preparation for Job Interviews: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Who Wrote Shakespeare: University of London
    • English Language Skills A2-B1 CEFR: Low-Intermediate: Voxy
    • Pixel Art for Video Games: Michigan State University
    • Cybersecurity and Privacy: Microsoft
    • Executive Data Science Capstone: Johns Hopkins University

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