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      Peking University

      社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I)

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Research Methodologies, Scientific Methods, Research Design, Social Sciences, Experimentation, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Oral Expression, Sample Size Determination, Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Probability & Statistics

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

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      Salesforce

      Practical Guide to Navigating Professional Relationships

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Professional Development, Active Listening, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Proactivity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Inglés Empresarial: Finanzas y Economía

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Negotiation, Purchasing, Business Writing, Business Communication, Decision Making, Forecasting, Auditing, Communication, Budgeting, Influencing, Vocabulary, English Language, Leadership, Financial Acumen, Presentations, Communication Strategies, Business Economics, Finance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      411 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Khalifa University

      Arabic for Beginners: Communicating in Arabic Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Cultural Sensitivity, Vocabulary, Writing, Oral Expression, Grammar

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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAE Institute México

      Storytelling y medios digitales

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Storyboarding, Content Creation, Media Production, Multimedia, Technical Writing, Digital Communications, Writing, Scripting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Competencias digitales de ofimática: Microsoft Access

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Microsoft Access, Databases, Microsoft Office, Report Writing, Database Management, Data Entry, Business Reporting, Data Import/Export, Information Technology, Data Validation, Employee Training

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Qualitative Research

      Skills you'll gain: Focus Group, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Discussion Facilitation, Market Research, Research, Research Reports, Recruitment, Research Methodologies, Interviewing Skills, Recruitment Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Report Writing, Sample Size Determination

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      463 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Promotional Video using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Customer Engagement, Canva (Software), Video Production, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Copywriting, Promotional Strategies, Multimedia, Product Promotion, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Value Propositions, Content Creation, Animations

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Modern American Poetry

      Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Lecturing, Storytelling, Music, World History, Creativity, Aesthetics, Writing and Editing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Spanish Vocabulary Project

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Spanish Language, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Culture, Writing and Editing, Vocabulary, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      171 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Lawyers: Communication and Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Legal Technology, Creativity, Writing and Editing, Creative Thinking, Editing, Writing, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Public Speaking, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Critical Thinking

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      現代文學導讀:詩、散文、小說

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Writing, Storytelling, Aesthetics, World History

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • 社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I): Peking University
    • Practical Guide to Navigating Professional Relationships: Salesforce
    • Inglés Empresarial: Finanzas y Economía: Arizona State University
    • Arabic for Beginners: Communicating in Arabic Culture: Khalifa University
    • Storytelling y medios digitales: SAE Institute México
    • Competencias digitales de ofimática: Microsoft Access: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Qualitative Research: University of California, Davis
    • Create a Promotional Video using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Modern American Poetry: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Spanish Vocabulary Project: University of California, Davis

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