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      Universidad Austral

      El Abogado del Futuro: Legaltech y la Transformación Digital del Derecho

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Digital Transformation, Blockchain, Law Practice Management Software, Legal Research, Emerging Technologies, Legal Writing, Litigation and Civil Justice, Automation, Court Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Design Thinking

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Éxito Profesional

      Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Business Writing, Critical Thinking, Cash Management, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Time Management, Planning, Entrepreneurship, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Project Schedules, Feasibility Studies, Verbal Communication Skills, Scheduling, Goal Setting, Project Management, Staff Management, Finance, Change Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Periodismo digital y combate a las fake news

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Research, Investigation, Media and Communications, Writing, Interviewing Skills, Community Outreach, Public Affairs, Cybersecurity, Storytelling, Content Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Fraud detection, Diversity Awareness, Editing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      662 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Habilidades de Excel para negócios: Fundamentos

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Data Management, Productivity Software, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Chile

      Mi Primer Empleo (MPE)

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Social Media Management, Facebook, Expectation Management, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Goal Setting, Business Writing, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      393 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Composición de canciones

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Storytelling, Writing, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      176 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fudan University

      微电影创作:从观念、思维到制作

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Storyboarding, Video Production, Storytelling, Videography, Photography, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Editing, Writing and Editing, Writing, Content Creation, Creativity, Performing Arts, Media Production

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Glossary in Microsoft Word 365

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Document Management, Technical Communication, Writing, Microsoft Office, Editing, Business Writing

      4.8
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Escritura académica. Estilos de citación y referenciación.

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Interactive Learning, Learning Strategies, Multimedia, Writing, Style Guides, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      180 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tsinghua University

      General Academic English

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Economics, Psychology, Research, Business Management, Environmental Issue, Writing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Vocabulary

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      101 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Modern Hebrew Poetry שירה עברית מודרנית

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, World History, Vocabulary, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Literacy, Liberal Arts, Writing, Creativity

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Using AI & ChatGPT for Content: Research & Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Strategy, ChatGPT, AI Product Strategy, Content Creation, Target Audience, Persona Development, User Research, Problem Solving, Writing and Editing, Brainstorming, Ideation, Search Engine Optimization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • El Abogado del Futuro: Legaltech y la Transformación Digital del Derecho: Universidad Austral
    • Éxito Profesional: University of California, Irvine
    • Periodismo digital y combate a las fake news: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Habilidades de Excel para negócios: Fundamentos: Macquarie University
    • Mi Primer Empleo (MPE): Universidad de Chile
    • Composición de canciones: Berklee
    • 微电影创作:从观念、思维到制作: Fudan University
    • Create a Glossary in Microsoft Word 365: Coursera Project Network
    • Escritura académica. Estilos de citación y referenciación.: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    • General Academic English: Tsinghua University

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