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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Public Relations and the Media

    Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Crisis Management, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Storytelling, Branding, Business Ethics, Social Media, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Professional Networking, Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    708 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    ESCP Business School

    Intercultural Management

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Team Management, Global Marketing, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Leadership, People Management, Business Communication, Leadership and Management, Negotiation, Leadership, Human Resources Management and Planning, Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    452 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    JavaScript Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, HTML and CSS, Scripting, Web Design and Development, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Responsive Web Design, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Data Validation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    936 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Resilience, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Dealing With Ambiguity, Proactivity, Communication Strategies, Business Risk Management, Adaptability, Change Management, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    441 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Managing Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation Techniques, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Composure, Tactfulness, Social Skills, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Recognizing Others, Concision

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanjing University

    Translation in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Cultural Sensitivity, Editing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    248 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Capstone Project 1

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, English Language, Language Learning

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

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    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Process Capability, Quality Control, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Efficiency, Waste Minimization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    761 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    English for Interactions in the Workplace Intermediate Level

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Business Correspondence, Grammar, Sales Strategy, Business Communication, Oral Expression, Business Writing, Storytelling, Communication Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    318 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    HRCI

    Compensation and Benefits

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Job Evaluation, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Analysis, Payroll Systems, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Employee Retention

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    425 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Document Management, Artificial Intelligence, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Information Management, File Management, Creativity, Data Processing, Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    889 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Western Australia

    Agriculture, Economics and Nature

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Economics, Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Supply And Demand, Cost Benefit Analysis, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Market Dynamics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    539 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular professional skills courses

  • Introduction to Public Relations and the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Intercultural Management: ESCP Business School
  • JavaScript Basics: University of California, Davis
  • High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis: University of Michigan
  • Managing Conflict : Arizona State University
  • Translation in Practice: Nanjing University
  • Teach English Now! Capstone Project 1: Arizona State University
  • Six Sigma Advanced Improve and Control Phases: Kennesaw State University
  • English for Interactions in the Workplace Intermediate Level: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Compensation and Benefits: HRCI

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