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      Coursera Project Network

      Assimilating into Your New Job

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Relationship Building, Strategic Planning, Planning, Team Oriented, Goal Setting, Expectation Management, Conscientiousness, Professionalism, Adaptability, Communication, Business Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      English for Interactions in the Workplace Intermediate Level

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Business Correspondence, Grammar, Sales Strategy, Business Communication, Oral Expression, Business Writing, Storytelling, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      317 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Informative Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Data Visualization, Microsoft Office, Concision, Communication, Business Writing, Business Strategy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Smarter Content and Communications with Microsoft Copilot

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing and Public Relations, Customer Insights, Content Development and Management, Proofreading, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing Communications, Customer Analysis, Content Creation, Marketing Communications, Persona Development, Writing and Editing, Content Management, Web Content, Storytelling, Content Strategy, Generative AI, Marketing Strategies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Public Relations and the Media

      Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Crisis Management, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Storytelling, Branding, Business Ethics, Social Media, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Professional Networking, Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      705 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California, Irvine

      Advanced Grammar & Punctuation Project

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Grammar, Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, English Language, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      FPGA Design for Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Verification And Validation, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Eclipse (Software), Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronic Hardware, System Design and Implementation, Electronics, Program Development, Technical Design, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Architecture, Computational Logic, Hardware Architecture, Software Development, Embedded Software, Debugging

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Fudan University

      导演思维:微影人的自我修养

      Skills you'll gain: Videography, Storyboarding, Video Production, Video Editing, Storytelling, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Aesthetics, Writing, Creativity, Performing Arts, Self-Awareness, Editing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Meta

      أساسيات الإعلان على وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي

      Skills you'll gain: Paid media, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Instagram, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Advertising, Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Copywriting, Writing, Target Audience

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Macquarie University

      Career planning: Your career, your life

      Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Business Communication, Professional Development, Writing, Communication, Smart Goals, Personal Development, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Digital Advertising, Planning, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Design Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Emotional Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      255 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      عمل خطة محتوى بالذكاء الاصطناعي: Canva، ChatGPT، وBlueWillow

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Generative AI, Content Creation, Social Media Content, ChatGPT, Digital Content, Graphic and Visual Design, Prompt Engineering, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Writing, Target Audience

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California, Irvine

      Intermediate Grammar Project

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Multimedia, English Language, Content Creation, Writing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Electronic Media

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Assimilating into Your New Job: Coursera Project Network
    • English for Interactions in the Workplace Intermediate Level: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Create Informative Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera Project Network
    • Smarter Content and Communications with Microsoft Copilot: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Public Relations and the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Advanced Grammar & Punctuation Project: University of California, Irvine
    • FPGA Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 导演思维:微影人的自我修养: Fudan University
    • أساسيات الإعلان على وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي: Meta
    • Career planning: Your career, your life: Macquarie University

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