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    Learn basic Chinese language skills for beginners. Understand essential vocabulary, phrases, and grammar for everyday communication in Mandarin.

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Everyday Chinese Medicine 2

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Health Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, General Medicine, Pharmacology, Health Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases, Physical Therapy

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Software Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, Application Security, CI/CD, Natural Language Processing, Code Review, Software Engineering, Program Development, Software Architecture, IBM Cloud

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business: Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Management, Data Entry, Productivity Software

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Geriatrics, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Stress Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      415 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People

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

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate I

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Consolidation, Business Reporting, Data Management, Data Cleansing, Automation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM AI Foundations for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Mining, Generative AI, Big Data, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, ChatGPT, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Natural Language Processing, Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Computer Science, Leadership

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Everyday Excel, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Data Management, Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Understanding Basic SQL Syntax

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Data Access, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      312 reviews

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      University of Michigan

      Python Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Structures, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Computer Graphics

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Excel for Beginners: Beginner Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis Software, Data Import/Export

      4.5
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Excel for Beginners: Introduction to Spreadsheets

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Data Analysis Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      197 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular chinese for beginners courses

    • Everyday Chinese Medicine 2: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Generative AI for Software Developers: IBM
    • Excel Skills for Business: Essentials: Macquarie University
    • Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People: University of California, Davis
    • Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate I: Macquarie University
    • IBM AI Foundations for Business: IBM
    • Everyday Excel, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Understanding Basic SQL Syntax : Coursera Project Network
    • Python Basics: University of Michigan

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