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      Emory University

      Reproducible Templates for Analysis and Dissemination

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Collaborative Software, Technical Documentation, Document Management, Technical Writing, Data Sharing, R (Software), R Programming, YAML, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), File Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Version Control

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Data Mining Project

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Technical Writing, Algorithms

      4.4
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Generative AI for PowerPoint and Word to Optimize Content Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Sales Presentations, Multimedia, Microsoft 365, Animations, Editing, Technical Communication, Business Writing, Generative AI, Content Creation

      4.5
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Business Case Template in Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Presentations, Project Documentation, Business Writing, Proposal Writing, Business Planning, Return On Investment, Cost Estimation, Microsoft Word, Financial Analysis

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Ethical Hacking

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Metasploit, Public Key Infrastructure, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptography, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Mobile Security, Cyber Operations, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Operating Systems, Encryption

      3.5
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      مهارات التواصل لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Professionalism, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Communication, Higher Education, Planning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Adaptability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Storying the Self: How Stories Shape our Identities

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Social Sciences, Media and Communications, Empathy, Communication, Leadership

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      YouTube Editing: Enhance Videos

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Video Editing, Video Production, Post-Production, Graphic and Visual Design, Writing and Editing, Editing, Music

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Data Preparation and Visualization with Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Platform, Report Writing, Data Cleansing

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Foreign Policies of Great, Middle, and Small Powers

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, World History, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Case Studies, Governance, Security Strategy, Analytical Skills

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea tu curriculum profesional con latex

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Document Management, Technical Writing

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      تحرير النصوص في مايكروسوفت وورد | Editing Text in MS Word

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Document Management

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

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

    • Reproducible Templates for Analysis and Dissemination : Emory University
    • Data Mining Project: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Generative AI for PowerPoint and Word to Optimize Content Creation: Microsoft
    • Create a Business Case Template in Microsoft Word: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins University
    • مهارات التواصل لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة: The University of Sydney
    • Storying the Self: How Stories Shape our Identities: University of Colorado Boulder
    • YouTube Editing: Enhance Videos: Coursera
    • Data Preparation and Visualization with Power BI: Packt
    • Foreign Policies of Great, Middle, and Small Powers: O.P. Jindal Global University

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