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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Basic Mathematics

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Trigonometry, Algebra, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      California Institute of the Arts

      Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Peer Review, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Writing, Organizational Skills, Storyboarding, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Literacy, Detail Oriented

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      424 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level

      Skills you'll gain: Telephone Skills, Greeting Customers, Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Taking Meeting Minutes, Grammar, Communication, Language Learning, Scheduling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of California, Davis

      The Strategy of Content Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Social Media Content, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Multimedia, Marketing Communications, Digital Content, Brand Management, Target Audience, Marketing Analytics, Persona Development, Business Ethics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      5.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      High-Impact Business Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Concision, Editing, Grammar, Proofreading, Business Communication, Report Writing, Global Marketing, Writing, Writing and Editing, Target Audience, Communication, Virtual Teams, Press Releases, Persuasive Communication, Customer Analysis, Presentations, Communication Strategies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • W

      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Storytelling, Storyboarding, Content Creation, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New AI skills
      New AI skills
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      Google

      Google UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, UI/UX Research, Responsive Web Design, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Research, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), Usability Testing, User Story, Web Design, Design Reviews, Usability, Presentations, Design Research, Persona (User Experience), Ideation, User Centered Design, Mockups

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      90K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • L

      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Development Environment, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Modeling, Computer Networking, Program Development, Microsoft Development Tools, Programming Principles

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      University of Cape Town

      Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Culture, Writing and Editing, Liberal Arts, Editing, Cultural Diversity, Research, Sociology, Diversity Awareness, Learning Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      255 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Amsterdam

      Basic Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Software, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Correlation Analysis, Probability, Sample Size Determination, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      4.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Content Creation, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Strategic Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      549 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Basic Mathematics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop: California Institute of the Arts
    • Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself: Wesleyan University
    • English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • The Strategy of Content Marketing: University of California, Davis
    • High-Impact Business Writing: University of California, Irvine
    • Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot: Wesleyan University
    • Google UX Design: Google
    • Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic: LearnQuest
    • Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space : University of Cape Town

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