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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Periodismo digital y combate a las fake news

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Research, Investigation, Media and Communications, Writing, Interviewing Skills, Community Outreach, Public Affairs, Cybersecurity, Storytelling, Content Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Fraud detection, Diversity Awareness, Editing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      662 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Communication Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Research, Writing, Communication, English Language, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Critical Thinking, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Boost Your Sales Career

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Sales Presentation, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Sales Pipelines, Sales Management, Generative AI, Lead Generation, Sales Prospecting, LinkedIn, B2B Sales, AI Personalization, Prospecting and Qualification, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Email Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing Collateral, Proposal Writing, Forecasting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Critical Thinking Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Writing, Research, Higher Education, Complex Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Chinese for HSK 6

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Writing, Language Competency, Literacy, Language Learning, Grammar

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      500 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Habilidades de Excel para negócios: Fundamentos

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Organisational design: Know your organisation

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Workforce Planning, Organizational Change, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Report Writing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Verbal Communication Skills, Student Support and Services, Professional Development, English Language, Research, Professionalism, Higher Education, Communication, Adaptability, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Community Development, Relationship Building, Vocabulary, Writing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Inglés Empresarial

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Sales Presentations, Meeting Facilitation, English Language, Negotiation, Graphic Design, Purchasing, Advertising, Business Writing, Product Planning, Telephone Skills, Business Communication, Persuasive Communication, Data Visualization, Business Planning, Brainstorming, Employee Coaching, Financial Analysis, Communication, Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Writing, Generative AI, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Proposal Writing, Thought Leadership, Prompt Engineering, Human Resource Strategy, Business Transformation, Staff Management, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      557 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Preparation for Job Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Recruitment, Oral Expression, Follow Through, Communication, Business Writing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      866 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Computer Literacy, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Writing, Business Writing, Document Management, Editing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      645 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    • Periodismo digital y combate a las fake news: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Communication Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
    • Generative AI: Boost Your Sales Career: IBM
    • Critical Thinking Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
    • Chinese for HSK 6: Peking University
    • Habilidades de Excel para negócios: Fundamentos: Macquarie University
    • Organisational design: Know your organisation: Macquarie University
    • Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students: University of Michigan
    • Inglés Empresarial: Arizona State University
    • Generative AI for Leaders: Vanderbilt University

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