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      University of California, Irvine

      TOEFL Test-Taking Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Literacy, Language Competency, English Language, Grammar

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon

      Programming with Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java, Debugging, Software Design, File Management, Software Development, Data Structures

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Health for All Through Primary Health Care

      Skills you'll gain: Primary Care, Community Health, Health Equity, Preventative Care, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Policy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      A Voice of Their Own. Women's Spirituality in the Middle Ages.

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Social Studies, Music History, Research, Art History, Cultural Diversity, Writing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft 365 with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Presentations, Microsoft Teams, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Storytelling, Collaborative Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Ethics, Microsoft 365, Data Synthesis, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Business Reporting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Animations, Interactive Design, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Logic

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Khalifa University

      Arabic for Beginners: Arabic Alphabet and Phonology

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Social Media Strategy, Job Evaluation, Professional Networking, Negotiation, Rapport Building, Professionalism, Business Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Storytelling, Presentations, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Communication, Business Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      390 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Davis

      Principles of Secure Coding

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Programming Principles, Software Design, Software Development Methodologies, Software Engineering, Debugging, Computer Programming, Computational Logic

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      369 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Working with the Media

      Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Press Releases, Crisis Management, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Branding, Media Strategy, Storytelling, Business Writing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, OpenAI, Delegation Skills, Advocacy, Productivity Software, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Time Management, Prompt Engineering, Meeting Facilitation, Communication, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Presentations, Business Communication, Leadership, Business Writing, Creativity, Critical Thinking

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    • TOEFL Test-Taking Strategies: University of California, Irvine
    • Programming with Java: Amazon
    • Health for All Through Primary Health Care: Johns Hopkins University
    • A Voice of Their Own. Women's Spirituality in the Middle Ages.: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Microsoft 365 with Generative AI: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice: Duke University
    • Arabic for Beginners: Arabic Alphabet and Phonology: Khalifa University
    • Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment: Kennesaw State University
    • Accomplishment STAR Techniques for Job Interviews: Coursera Project Network
    • Principles of Secure Coding: University of California, Davis

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