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      Google

      Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Persona Development, Digital Marketing, Keyword Research, Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Strategies, Pay Per Click Advertising, Target Audience, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Engagement, Advertising, Web Content

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

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a social media presence for your business using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Canva (Software), Logo Design, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Goal Setting, Branding, Graphic Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Florida

      The Science of Training Young Athletes

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Pediatrics, Kinesiology, Coaching, Working With Children, Biology, Child Development, Training Programs, Anatomy, Clinical Nutrition, Injury Prevention, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      962 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      DeepLearning.AI Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Analytics, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Google Sheets, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, LinkedIn, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Web Scraping, Pandas (Python Package), Relational Databases, Data Ethics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Descriptive Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      145 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT)

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Linux, Test Planning, TCP/IP, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, User Requirements Documents, Network Protocols, Functional Specification, Local Area Networks, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Basic Electrical Systems, Debugging, USB, C (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Legal Research

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Legal Strategy, Research, Legal Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Automation, Data Analysis Software

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Introduction to AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Automation, Human Machine Interfaces, Innovation, Critical Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Excel Basics for Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Data Manipulation, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Entry, Data Science, Data Integrity, Information Privacy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università Bocconi

      Food & Beverage Management

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Hospitality and Food Services, Global Marketing, Product Quality (QA/QC), Business Strategy, Brand Management, Value Propositions, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Growth Strategies, Brand Strategy, Market Opportunities, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Leading People and Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Team Management, Team Leadership, Talent Management, Team Motivation, Talent Pipelining, Team Building, Visionary, Performance Appraisal, Influencing, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Teamwork, Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting, Intercultural Competence, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Personal Development, Persuasive Communication, Professional Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Databases, Operating Systems, Linux, Linux Commands, SQL, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Model, Network Routing, Network Analysis, Probability, Design Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social science research courses

    • Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing: Google
    • Build a social media presence for your business using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • The Science of Training Young Athletes: University of Florida
    • DeepLearning.AI Data Analytics: DeepLearning.AI
    • An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT): University of California, Irvine
    • GenAI for Legal Research: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Introduction to AI: Google
    • Excel Basics for Data Analysis: IBM
    • Food & Beverage Management: Università Bocconi
    • Leading People and Teams: University of Michigan

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