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      Board Infinity

      SOP Writing Mastery: Craft Statements That Stand Out

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Storytelling, Continuous Improvement Process, Writing, Generative AI, Self-Awareness, Editing, Cultural Responsiveness, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Adaptability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis, Business Mathematics, Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Executives and Business Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Feasibility Studies, Brainstorming, Ideation, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Data Quality, OpenAI, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Cost Benefit Analysis, Data Strategy, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Strategic Leadership, Proposal Writing, Business Transformation, Business Marketing, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Competitive Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      516 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Amsterdam

      Qualitative Research Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Interviewing Skills, Report Writing, Research, Social Sciences, Research Design, Surveys, Data Collection, Investigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Build, Train and Deploy ML Models with Keras on Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing, Scalability, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Transformation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Lund University

      European Business Law

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Writing, Labor Law, Intellectual Property, Case Law, Legal Research, Arbitration, Labor Relations, Environmental Laws, Commercial Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Compliance Management, Court Systems, Tax Laws, Procurement, Business, European History, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Python Development

      Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Git (Version Control System), Web Scraping, Front-End Web Development, Restful API, Test Driven Development (TDD), Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development, Integration Testing, Scripting, Version Control, Matplotlib, Debugging, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, DevOps, Data Structures, CI/CD, Automation, Cloud Computing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      351 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Build Your Professional ePortfolio in English

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Concision, Professional Development, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Professionalism, Vocabulary, General Networking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Responsive Website Basics: Code with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Javascript and jQuery, Web Development, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Biostatistics Study Design and Analysis for Grant Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Sample Size Determination, Grant Writing, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Statistical Methods, Science and Research, Quantitative Research, Data Collection

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Salesforce

      Salesforce Sales Development Representative

      Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Sales Development, Consultative Selling, Time Management, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Prospecting, Cold Calling, Sales Enablement, Salesforce, Verbal Communication Skills, Constructive Feedback, Growth Mindedness, Professionalism, Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Technical Sales, Interviewing Skills, Cultural Diversity, Sales

      Build toward a degree

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      565 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Learn to Teach Java: Writing Classes and Arrays

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Java, Computer Programming, Software Design, Education Software and Technology, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Data Structures

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • SOP Writing Mastery: Craft Statements That Stand Out: Board Infinity
    • Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Generative AI for Executives and Business Leaders: IBM
    • Qualitative Research Methods: University of Amsterdam
    • Build, Train and Deploy ML Models with Keras on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • European Business Law: Lund University
    • Microsoft Python Development: Microsoft
    • Build Your Professional ePortfolio in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Responsive Website Basics: Code with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript : University of London
    • Biostatistics Study Design and Analysis for Grant Writing: University of Colorado System

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