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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Content Creation With Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Content Marketing, Marketing Materials, Copywriting, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Marketing Communications, Social Media Content, Prompt Engineering, Marketing, ChatGPT, Innovation, Business Ethics

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Software Architecture for Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Performance Testing, Software Engineering, Acceptance Testing, Database Management, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Scalability, Microservices, Data Infrastructure, Data Architecture, System Monitoring, Distributed Computing, Application Deployment, Application Development, Predictive Modeling, Prototyping, Web Development, Application Performance Management, Big Data

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      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Melbourne

      Sexing the Canvas: Art and Gender

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, World History, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      433 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      ESG for All

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Strategic Prioritization, Corporate Sustainability, Prioritization, Business Ethics, Adaptability, Governance, Accountability, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Sustainability Reporting, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity and Inclusion, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Thinking, Compliance Management, Interpersonal Communications, Advocacy, Change Management, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Technical Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, System Support, Debugging, Microsoft Windows, System Monitoring, Mac OS, Unix, Computer Hardware, Network Monitoring, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Technical Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Governance, Social Studies, World History, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Court Systems, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      796 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Innovation, Environmental Resource Management, Predictive Modeling, Spatial Data Analysis, Governance, Geospatial Information and Technology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Tech Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Sales, Sales Presentation, Solution Selling, B2B Sales, Consultative Approaches, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Process, Return On Investment, Stakeholder Engagement, Value Propositions, Customer Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Leveraging Virtual Assistants for Personal Productivity

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Personal Development, Time Management, Automation, ChatGPT, Self Service Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Business Process Automation, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      140 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Education Software and Technology, Instrumental Music, Teaching, Music Performance, World Music, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Creativity, Empowerment, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      101 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Lausanne

      Accounting 2

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Equities, Tax, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Securities (Finance), Financial Market, Inventory Accounting, Asset Management, Financial Accounting, Depreciation, Corporate Finance, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Cash Flows

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Identity and Access Management, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Data Security, User Accounts, Entrepreneurship

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      760 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular world history courses

    • Content Creation With Generative AI: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Sexing the Canvas: Art and Gender: The University of Melbourne
    • ESG for All: Duke University
    • Technical Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Techniques: Microsoft
    • Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches: Lund University
    • Introduction to Tech Sales: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Leveraging Virtual Assistants for Personal Productivity: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom: Berklee

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