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      Coursera Project Network

      Trello for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Workflow Management, Prioritization, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, Organizational Skills, Lean Methodologies, Project Management, User Accounts

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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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      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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      Tsinghua University

      Just Reading and Writing English 1

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, English Language, Literacy, Grammar, Higher Education, Communication, Vocabulary

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Part 1

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      116 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Business English for Cross-cultural Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Business Communication, English Language, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Business Writing, Business, Vocabulary, Cultural Sensitivity, Negotiation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      408 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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      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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      Voxy

      Beginner English: Important Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Language Learning, Social Skills, Vocabulary, Active Listening, Oral Comprehension, Communication, Grammar

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Excel for Beginners: Beginner Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Capstone Project

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

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Trello for Beginners: Coursera Project Network
    • 東亞儒家:人文精神一(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (1)): National Taiwan University
    • 品读道家的智慧: Xi'an Jiaotong University
    • Just Reading and Writing English 1: Tsinghua University
    • Mandarin Chinese for Intermediate Learners: Part 1: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Business English for Cross-cultural Communication: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • 中国哲学经典著作导读: Xi'an Jiaotong University
    • 崑曲之美: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Beginner English: Important Interactions: Voxy
    • Excel for Beginners: Beginner Functions: Coursera Project Network

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