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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Ralph Waldo Emerson

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Writing, Political Sciences, Advocacy

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Bases y primeros pasos en latex

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Document Management, Code Review

      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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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea tu artículo científico con latex

      Skills you'll gain: Research Reports, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Scientific Methods, Engineering Documentation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Modes of Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Education and Training, Storytelling, Human Learning, Instructional Strategies, Community Outreach, Science and Research, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Liberal Arts, Photography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Driving engagement, Creativity, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Advanced Microsoft Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Machine Learning Methods

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea un Storyboard con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Canva (Software), Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Writing, User Accounts, Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Stakeholder Relations and Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Performance Reporting, Report Writing, Strategic Communication, Marketing Effectiveness, Community Outreach, Performance Metric, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Relationship Building, Data Visualization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      UBITS

      Herramientas ofimáticas básicas para el trabajo

      Skills you'll gain: Report Writing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Business Reporting, Gmail, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Email Automation, Productivity Software, Trend Analysis, Virtual Teams, Document Management, Collaborative Software, Data Visualization, Corporate Communications, Organizational Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Delegation Skills, Legal Technology, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Artificial Intelligence, Email Automation, Leadership Development, Legal Risk, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Adaptability, Risk Analysis, Leadership, Creativity, ChatGPT, Writing and Editing, Creative Thinking, Generative AI, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Introduction to Replit and Ghostwriter

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Software Development, Debugging, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Technical Writing, Computer Programming, Generative AI

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Building Your Career as a Professional Singer

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music Performance, Musical Composition, Leadership, Booking (Sales), Professional Networking, Professional Development, Entrepreneurship, Verbal Communication Skills, Scheduling

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Storying the Self: Telling our Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Empathy, Relationship Building, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Content Creation, Creativity, Media Production

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • The American Renaissance and Ralph Waldo Emerson: Dartmouth College
    • Bases y primeros pasos en latex: Coursera Project Network
    • Crea tu artículo científico con latex: Coursera Project Network
    • Modes of Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Advanced Microsoft Power BI: Edureka
    • Crea un Storyboard con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Stakeholder Relations and Reporting: Microsoft
    • Herramientas ofimáticas básicas para el trabajo: UBITS
    • AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Replit and Ghostwriter: Board Infinity

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