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      National Taiwan University

      中國園林文學 (一) (Chinese Garden Literature (1))

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Writing

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Excel for Beginners: Pivot Tables

      Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Google Sheets

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      157 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Peking University

      中级商务汉语(入职与营销篇)

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Business Communication, Marketing, Business Correspondence, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Job Analysis, Product Marketing, Product Knowledge, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Product Demonstration, Vocabulary, Recruitment, Language Learning, Employee Onboarding, Verbal Communication Skills

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      中國人文經典導讀

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Ancient History, Literacy, Culture, Language Learning, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Liberal Arts

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      崑曲之美

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music, Music Performance, Aesthetics, Classical Music, Music History, Art History, World Music, Liberal Arts

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      694 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Excel for Beginners: Advanced Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry

      4.2
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      竞争策略(中文版)

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Game Theory, Competitive Analysis, New Product Development, Strategic Decision-Making, Go To Market Strategy, Product Design, Innovation, Market Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      499 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Xi'an Jiaotong University

      中国哲学经典著作导读

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Culture, Ancient History, Political Sciences, Formal Learning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      274 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Xi'an Jiaotong University

      品读道家的智慧

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Systems Thinking, Ancient History, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Governance, Social Sciences

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Part 3

      Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Competency, Oral Expression, Vocabulary, Culture, Oral Comprehension, Grammar

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Learn Mandarin Chinese: Capstone Project

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      279 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      東亞儒家:人文精神一(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (1))

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Human Development, Education and Training, Ancient History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular chinese for beginners courses

    • 中國園林文學 (一) (Chinese Garden Literature (1)): National Taiwan University
    • Excel for Beginners: Pivot Tables: Coursera Project Network
    • 中级商务汉语(入职与营销篇): Peking University
    • 中國人文經典導讀: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • 崑曲之美: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Excel for Beginners: Advanced Functions: Coursera Project Network
    • 竞争策略(中文版): Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • 中国哲学经典著作导读: Xi'an Jiaotong University
    • 品读道家的智慧: Xi'an Jiaotong University
    • Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Part 3: Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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