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      Starweaver

      Conflict Management Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Conflict Management, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Professionalism, Empathy, Collaboration, Teamwork, Relationship Management, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Assertiveness, Negotiation, Leadership, Stress Management, Communication, Advocacy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Mind and Machine

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Computational Thinking, Computer Vision, Game Theory, Image Analysis, Probability, Artificial Neural Networks, Mathematical Modeling, Deductive Reasoning, Algorithms, Human Development, Analytical Skills, Behavioral Economics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Human Learning, Theoretical Computer Science, Human Machine Interfaces

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Teamwork, Decision Making, Cooperation, Collaboration, Mediation, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Social Sciences, Digital Communications, Virtual Environment

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Hands-on Python for Networking Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Network Engineering, Network Troubleshooting

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Sales Foundations 101: Core Techniques for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Enablement, Sales Management, Sales, Customer Analysis, Governance, Sales Strategy, General Sales Practices, Talent Management, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Sales Operations, Target Market, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Sales Training, Oral Expression, Market Share, Sales Process, Business

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Communication in the 21st Century Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Communication, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Virtual Teams, Cognitive flexibility, Digital Communications, Empathy

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Inglés Empresarial

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Sales Presentations, Meeting Facilitation, Graphic Design, English Language, Brainstorming, Negotiation, Purchasing, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Presentations, Telephone Skills, Business Communication, Advertising, Business Correspondence, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, New Product Development, Communication, Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Credit Analysis in Action: Economic and Industry Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Loans, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management, Derivatives, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Regulations, Compliance Management, Market Dynamics, Business Valuation, Economics, Business Modeling, Structural Analysis, Excel Formulas

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Procore Mastery: Construction Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Construction Management, Collaborative Software, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Collaboration, Team Oriented, Case Studies, Scheduling, Document Management, Automation, Budget Management, Budgeting

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Building Core Ecommerce Features

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Order Management, Responsive Web Design, UI Components, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, React.js, Authentications, Data Validation, E-Commerce, Dashboard, TypeScript, Database Development, User Accounts, Application Programming Interface (API), Product Management, Payment Processing and Collection

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Java Servlet Development: From Basics to Real-World Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Server Side, Email Automation, Data Access, Apache Tomcat, Front-End Web Development, Java Programming, Relational Databases, PostgreSQL, Java, User Interface (UI), Web Servers, SQL, Stored Procedure, Application Servers, Database Design, Databases

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Effective Communication Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Peer Review, Business Writing, Project Design, Data Presentation, Graphic Design, Microsoft PowerPoint, Branding, Communication, Public Speaking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Conflict Management Essentials : Starweaver
    • Mind and Machine: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Hands-on Python for Networking Professionals: Packt
    • Sales Foundations 101: Core Techniques for Success: EDUCBA
    • Communication in the 21st Century Workplace: University of California, Irvine
    • Inglés Empresarial: Arizona State University
    • Credit Analysis in Action: Economic and Industry Essentials: Starweaver
    • Procore Mastery: Construction Project Management: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Building Core Ecommerce Features: Packt

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