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      Berklee

      El Músico Moderno

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Peer Review, Media Production, Storytelling, Post-Production, Instrumental Music, Writing, Creativity, Timelines, Editing, Automation, File Management, Peripheral Devices

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      781 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Active Listening, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Stress Management, Adaptability, Self-Awareness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      296 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Presentations, Data Science, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Recruitment, Writing, Business Research, Portfolio Management, Data Analysis, Job Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      323 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Khalifa University

      Arabic for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Cultural Sensitivity, Writing, Grammar, Oral Expression, Literacy, Verbal Communication Skills, Student-Centred Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Fundraising and Development Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Grant Writing, Prospecting and Qualification, Philanthropy, Proposal Writing, Campaign Management, Business Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Management, Communication Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      324 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Storytelling, Problem Solving, Professional Development, Initiative and Leadership, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Job Analysis, Communication, Business Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      398 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Developing a Marketing Mix for Growth

      Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy, Integrated Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Channel, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Value Propositions, Brand Management, Market Analysis, Promotional Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Price Negotiation, Writing

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      731 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      DeepLearning.AI

      ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Application Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Washington

      Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Motivational Skills, Performing Arts, Constructive Feedback, Writing, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      182 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Consulting, Performance Measurement, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Report Writing, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Management Consulting, Discussion Facilitation, Organizational Change, Philanthropy, Case Studies, Change Management, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      270 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Designing Effective Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Pedagogy, Research, Technical Writing, Scientific Methods, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Program Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Infographics, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Python Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Scripting, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Data Storage

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      890 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • El Músico Moderno: Berklee
    • Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
    • Arabic for Beginners: Khalifa University
    • Fundraising and Development Foundations: University of California, Davis
    • Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews: Coursera Project Network
    • Developing a Marketing Mix for Growth: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers: DeepLearning.AI
    • Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches: University of Washington
    • Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations: University at Buffalo

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