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      Google

      Design Prompts for Everyday Work Tasks

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Brainstorming, Concision, Productivity, Business Writing, Creativity, Cognitive flexibility

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      302 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Knowledge Accelerators

      Customer Service Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level Agreement, Problem Solving, Customer Support, Customer Service, Technical Support, Resource Management, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Relationship Building, Active Listening, Communication, Writing and Editing, Technical Communication, Process Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      Writing Secure Code in C++

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Software Development Tools, System Programming, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Code Review, Debugging, Embedded Systems, Interoperability, Unix, Vulnerability Assessments, Programming Principles, Operating Systems, Data Security, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Linux, Data Validation

      2.8
      Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Academic Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, File Management, Social Studies, Systems Thinking, Research, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Sciences, Public Speaking, Information Management, Goal Setting, Document Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, English Language, Analytical Skills, Writing, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Python Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Program Development, Data Storage, Scripting Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Data Import/Export, Development Environment, Jupyter, File Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Market Research

      Skills you'll gain: Focus Group, Quantitative Research, Survey Creation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Qualitative Research, Market Research, Sampling (Statistics), Data Synthesis, Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Statistical Methods, Presentations, Research Reports, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Proposal Writing, Market Analysis, Surveys, Report Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People

      Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Language Learning, Grammar, Vocabulary, Oral Expression

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Business English: Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, English Language, Writing, Telephone Skills, Vocabulary, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Business, Scheduling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Android UI Development

      Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Responsive Web Design, Test Driven Development (TDD), Kotlin, Android Development, Android Jetpack, Android (Operating System), User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Unit Testing, Program Development, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Wireframing, Prototyping

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Grammar, Writing, Peer Review, Video Editing, Language Competency, Editing, English Language, Proofreading, Creativity, Language Learning, Vocabulary

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Language Learning, Child Development, Teaching, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Childhood Education and Development, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Research, Learning Strategies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and Control

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Automation Engineering, Torque (Physics), Process Control, Mechanics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Simulations, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Graph Theory, Applied Mathematics, Computer Programming Tools, Numerical Analysis, Manufacturing Operations, Programmable Logic Controllers, Manufacturing and Production

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Design Prompts for Everyday Work Tasks: Google
    • Customer Service Fundamentals: Knowledge Accelerators
    • Writing Secure Code in C++: Infosec
    • Academic Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
    • Introduction to Python Programming: University of Pennsylvania
    • Market Research: University of California, Davis
    • Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People: University of California, Davis
    • Business English: Networking: University of Washington
    • Meta Android UI Development: Meta
    • Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation: University of California, Irvine

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