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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Business Correspondence, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Professional Networking, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Writing, Setting Appointments, Writing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    910 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Generative AI for Developers: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Scripting, Python Programming, Application Development, Web Applications, Jupyter, Web Development, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Test Driven Development (TDD), Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Python Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    What's New in Modern C++

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), System Programming, Software Design Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Introduction to Transformer Models for NLP: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Generative Model Architectures, Text Mining, Semantic Web

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Music Education for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Education Software and Technology, Peer Review, Instrumental Music, Teaching, World Music, Classroom Management, Music Performance, Media Production, Cultural Responsiveness, Oral Expression, Writing, Cultural Diversity, Creativity, Empowerment, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Storytelling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Texts and Forms

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Literacy, Storytelling, Language Competency, Creativity, Persuasive Communication

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

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    Google

    Implement the Scrum Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, User Story, Sprint Planning, Project Estimation, Agile Methodology, Product Requirements, Agile Product Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Estimation, Acceptance Testing, Prioritization, Team Building, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Learn Reflection with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Application Frameworks, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Music Production

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Post-Production, Peer Review, Media Production, Music Performance, Creativity, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Writing, File Management, Timelines, Electronic Media, Editing, Software Installation, System Configuration, Technology Solutions

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine: Build a Turret Shooter with Blueprints

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Game Design, Unreal Engine, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Video Game Development, Virtual Environment, Scripting, System Design and Implementation, Animations, Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Generative AI for Developers: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Python Classes and Inheritance: University of Michigan
  • Python Programming Essentials: Rice University
  • What's New in Modern C++: Pearson
  • Introduction to Transformer Models for NLP: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Music Education for Teachers: Berklee
  • Teaching Texts and Forms: Johns Hopkins University
  • Implement the Scrum Framework: Google
  • Learn Reflection with Java: Pearson

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