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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Challenges in Business

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Virtual Teams, Diversity Marketing, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategy, Marketing Planning, Culture, Team Management, Strategic Thinking, Marketing, Teamwork, International Relations, Advertising, Negotiation

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”)

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, World History, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Social Justice, Multimedia, Peer Review

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      How to Create Video for Online Courses

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Videography, Storyboarding, Video Editing, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Media Production, Educational Materials, Content Creation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Developing Training Materials, Editing

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAE Institute México

      Storytelling y medios digitales

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Storyboarding, Content Creation, Media Production, Multimedia, Technical Writing, Digital Communications, Writing, Scripting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Profile and Network on LinkedIn

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Social Media, Social Media Content, Professional Development

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      866 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Irvine

      Basics of Extracellular Vesicles

      Skills you'll gain: Specimen Collection, Specimen Processing, Specimen Preparation, Medical Laboratory, Laboratory Testing, Cell Cultures, Biochemical Assays, Cell Biology, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Technology, Laboratory Equipment, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      353 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Social Marketing Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Peer Review, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Planning, Performance Measurement, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Customer Engagement, Planning

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      367 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Voxy

      English Language Skills A2-B1 CEFR: Low-Intermediate

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Goal Setting, Nutrition and Diet, Professional Development, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, English Language, Planning, Technical Communication, Product Knowledge, Productivity, Language Learning, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Customer Service, Language Competency, Retail Sales, Health And Wellness Coaching, Calendar Management, Vocabulary

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      561 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Leadership for Public Health Crises

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Emergency Response, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Crisis Intervention, Mediation, Leadership, Clinical Leadership, Interviewing Skills, Safety and Security, De-escalation Techniques, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Cultural Sensitivity, Risk Management, Communication, Social Determinants Of Health, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Public Health

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Branding, Digital Marketing, Marketing Design, Marketing, Content Creation, Web Design and Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      371 reviews

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      IESE Business School

      Marketing: Customer Needs and Wants

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Marketing, Branding, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Product Strategy, Digital Marketing, Brand Strategy, Target Audience, Marketing Communications, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Marketing Channel, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Demand Planning

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      486 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Introduction to Academic Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Research, Peer Review, Media and Communications, Journals, Research and Design, Policy Analysis, Research Design, Content Creation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      139 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Global Challenges in Business: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”): University of Pennsylvania
    • How to Create Video for Online Courses: The University of Edinburgh
    • Storytelling y medios digitales: SAE Institute México
    • Create a Profile and Network on LinkedIn: Coursera Project Network
    • Basics of Extracellular Vesicles: University of California, Irvine
    • Social Marketing Capstone Project: Northwestern University
    • English Language Skills A2-B1 CEFR: Low-Intermediate: Voxy
    • Leadership for Public Health Crises: The State University of New York
    • Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix: Coursera Project Network

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