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      Coursera Project Network

      Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis, Gross Profit, Business Mathematics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Washington

      Business English: Meetings

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Taking Meeting Minutes, Business Correspondence, Meeting Facilitation, Setting Appointments, Management Reporting, Business Reporting, Writing, Oral Expression, Business Communication, English Language, Office Procedures, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Comprehension, Telephone Skills, Vocabulary, Scheduling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Python Classes and Inheritance

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Object Oriented Design, Unit Testing, Python Programming, Maintainability, Debugging, Software Testing, Data Structures

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      IBM Mainframe Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Software Development Life Cycle, z/OS, Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Systems Development, Debugging, Pseudocode, Software Development Methodologies, Virtualization, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Test Driven Development (TDD), Programming Principles, Report Writing, Editing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      K

      Kennesaw State University

      Career Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Mentorship, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Relationship Building, Social Media Strategy, Planning, Strategic Communication, Communication, Social Skills, Adaptability, Collaboration, Business Research, Negotiation, Leadership, Writing, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Arizona State University

      Business English: Management and Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Telephone Skills, Writing, Employee Coaching, Business Leadership, English Language, Staff Management, Recruitment, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      Database Management Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Databases, Oracle Databases, SQL, Query Languages, PostgreSQL, Systems Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IBM

      Generative AI for Executives and Business Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Risk Mitigation, Generative AI, Risk Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Data Ethics, Brainstorming, Generative AI Agents, Business Priorities, Return On Investment, Data Strategy, Business Leadership, Goal Setting, Artificial Intelligence, Business Solutions, Ideation, Business Strategy, Scalability, Business Transformation, Business Ethics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      535 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Rice University

      Communication Skills for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Concision, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Writing, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Electronic Media, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Report Writing, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      872 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Egiptología (Egyptology)

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, World History, Writing, Timelines, Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Gemini for Google Workspace

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Video Production, Workflow Management, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Prompt Engineering, Video Editing, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Google Sheets, Gmail, Generative AI, Project Planning, Multimedia, Media Production, Spreadsheet Software, Operational Efficiency, Writing, Collaboration, Business Communication, Project Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      198 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Project Management Project

      Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Timelines, Risk Management, Peer Review, Budgeting, Project Planning, Scheduling, Project Management, Project Implementation, Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Matrix Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Business English: Meetings: University of Washington
    • Python Classes and Inheritance: University of Michigan
    • IBM Mainframe Developer: IBM
    • Career Discovery: Kennesaw State University
    • Business English: Management and Leadership: Arizona State University
    • Database Management Essentials: University of Colorado System
    • Generative AI for Executives and Business Leaders: IBM
    • Communication Skills for Engineers: Rice University
    • Egiptología (Egyptology): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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