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      University of California, Irvine

      Adjectives and Adjective Clauses

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Vocabulary, English Language, Oral Comprehension

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Learn GitHub Flavored Markdown

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Version Control

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Princeton University

      Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Java Programming, Java, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Algorithms, Animations, Simulations, Debugging

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Database Management Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Databases, Oracle Databases, SQL, Query Languages, PostgreSQL, Systems Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Responsive Website Basics: Code with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: jQuery, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, Javascript and jQuery, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Web Development, Javascript, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Development Environment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Gatling Fundamentals for Stress Testing APIs - Scala

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Business English for Cross-cultural Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Business Communication, English Language, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Business Writing, Business, Vocabulary, Cultural Sensitivity, Negotiation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      408 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      YouTube Content Creation Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Videography, Post-Production, Media Production, Photo Editing, Content Creation, Editing, Writing, Scripting, Social Media Content, Social Media

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Change, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Proposal Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Leadership and Management, Performance Improvement, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Systems Thinking, Proposal Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      361 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Global Business Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Sales Presentation, Concision, Sales Strategy, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence, Sales, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Technical Communication, Communication, Marketing Communications

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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Full-Stack React with Spring Boot: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Full-Stack Web Development, React.js, Web Services, Spring Boot, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, MongoDB, UI Components, JSON, NoSQL, Application Development, Data Access

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Python Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Test Case, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Debugging, Computational Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      729 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Adjectives and Adjective Clauses: University of California, Irvine
    • Learn GitHub Flavored Markdown: Packt
    • Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose: Princeton University
    • Database Management Essentials: University of Colorado System
    • Responsive Website Basics: Code with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript : University of London
    • Gatling Fundamentals for Stress Testing APIs - Scala: Packt
    • Business English for Cross-cultural Communication: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • YouTube Content Creation Essentials: Coursera
    • Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent: University of Colorado System
    • Global Business Communication: Starweaver

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