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      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Writing, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Skills, Professional Networking, Job Analysis, Business Communication, Communication, Recruitment

      4.8
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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Telephone Skills, English Language, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Vocabulary, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Grammar, Language Learning, Writing

      4.7
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      Yonsei University

      First Step Korean

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Grammar, Writing, Vocabulary, Literacy, Culture

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Étudier en France: French Intermediate course B1-B2

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Grammar, Language Learning, Intercultural Competence, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Higher Education, Vocabulary, Writing, Interactive Learning, Blended Learning

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      The Strategy of Content Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Content Development and Management, Social Media Content, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Multimedia, Copywriting, Branding, Target Audience, Persona Development, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Writing

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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Storyboarding, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Persistence, Professionalism, Creativity

      4.6
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      University of London

      Understanding Research Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Surveys, Timelines, Research, Writing

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Data Visualization, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Windows, Editing, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Writing, Computer Literacy, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

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      Michigan State University

      Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Writing, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Peer Review

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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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

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      Stanford University

      Writing in the Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Peer Review, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Writing, Scientific Methods, Journals, Editing, Grammar, Research, Proofreading, Healthcare Ethics, Media and Communications

      4.9
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      Lund University

      Writing in English at University

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Grammar, English Language, Literacy, Vocabulary

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • English for Career Development: University of Pennsylvania
    • English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • First Step Korean: Yonsei University
    • Étudier en France: French Intermediate course B1-B2: École Polytechnique
    • The Strategy of Content Marketing: University of California, Davis
    • Creative Writing: Wesleyan University
    • Understanding Research Methods: University of London
    • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television: Michigan State University
    • Getting Started with Microsoft Word: Coursera Project Network

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