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      Packt

      ChatGPT Mastery – Craft Prompts for Optimal Results

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Overcoming Obstacles, Responsible AI, Learning Strategies, Generative AI, Storytelling, Writing, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence, Javascript

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Voxy

      Beginner English: Personal Information

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Grammar

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Literacy Capstone – Evaluating Research

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Data Literacy, Research, Quantitative Research, Report Writing, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Designing Effective Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Non-Verbal Communication, Learning Theory, Storytelling, Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Motivational Interviewing, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Media and Communications, Driving engagement, Teaching, Persuasive Communication, De-escalation Techniques, Writing, Scientific Methods, Rapport Building, Diversity Awareness

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    • Status: Free
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      Goldman Sachs

      Fundamentals of Funding, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Business Development, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Loans, Fundraising, Stakeholder Communications, Cash Flows

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      247 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Finding and Preparing for the Right Job

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Applicant Tracking Systems, Recruitment, Events and Conferences, Presentations, Job Analysis, Writing, Portfolio Management, Branding

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Cultura Maya en Yucatán

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Sociology, Culture, Social Sciences, World History, Art History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Writing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Content Development and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Content Development and Management, Proofreading, Public Relations, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Content Management, Web Content, Marketing and Public Relations, Content Management Systems, Press Releases, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Promotions and Campaigns, AI Product Strategy, Blogs, Media and Communications, Earned Media, Generative AI Agents, Workflow Management

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, No-Code Development, Business Process, Workflow Management, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Document Management, Report Writing

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Computer Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Learn Data Storytelling: Power BI Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Modeling, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Visualization Software, Data Transformation, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Report Writing, Data Import/Export

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular writing courses

    • ChatGPT Mastery – Craft Prompts for Optimal Results: Packt
    • Beginner English: Personal Information: Voxy
    • Data Literacy Capstone – Evaluating Research: Johns Hopkins University
    • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Stakeholder Relations and Reporting: Microsoft
    • Fundamentals of Funding, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
    • Finding and Preparing for the Right Job: University of California, Irvine
    • Cultura Maya en Yucatán: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Content Development and Management: Microsoft
    • Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Automation: Google Cloud

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