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      Michigan State University

      Journalism, the future, and you!

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Media and Communications, Interviewing Skills, Electronic Media, International Relations, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Cultural Diversity, Digital Publishing, Legal Risk

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry

      Skills you'll gain: European History, World History, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Investigation, Psychology, Storytelling, Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      190 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Chinese for HSK 3 PART II

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Language Competency, Literacy, Vocabulary, Language Learning

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

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      National University of Singapore

      Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Survey Creation, Communication, Professional Networking, Influencing, Writing, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Professional Development, Delegation Skills, Business Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Peer Review, Business Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      829 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Foundations of Coding Full-Stack

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Software Development, Debugging, Microsoft Copilot, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Algorithms, Version Control, C# (Programming Language), Data Structures, Development Environment, Back-End Web Development

      4.7
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      96 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Social Media Strategy, Job Evaluation, Professional Networking, Negotiation, Rapport Building, Professionalism, Business Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      English Upper Intermediate B2.1

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Oral Comprehension, Environmental Issue, Culture, Vocabulary, Grammar, Health Equity

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Management Communication 管理沟通

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Communication, Business Communication, Negotiation, Writing, Public Speaking, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Team Oriented, Business Writing, Non-Verbal Communication, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
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      74 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Big Interview

      The Art of the Job Interview

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Networking, Applicant Tracking Systems, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Rapport Building, Professionalism, Storytelling, Enthusiasm, Concision

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Technical Managerial Written Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Editing, Business Correspondence, Proofreading, Technical Writing, Writing, Concision, Management Reporting, Executive Presence, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Grammar, Target Audience

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Introduction to Replit and Ghostwriter

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Productivity, Development Environment, Content Management Systems, Collaboration, File Management, Computer Programming

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      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Gabriel García Márquez entre el poder, la historia y el amor

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Storytelling, Art History, World History, Writing, Liberal Arts

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      175 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Journalism, the future, and you!: Michigan State University
    • The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Chinese for HSK 3 PART II: Peking University
    • Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace: National University of Singapore
    • Foundations of Coding Full-Stack: Microsoft
    • Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment: Kennesaw State University
    • English Upper Intermediate B2.1: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Management Communication 管理沟通: Peking University
    • The Art of the Job Interview: Big Interview
    • Technical Managerial Written Skills: University of Colorado Boulder

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