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      Peking University

      社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I)

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Surveys, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Research, Experimentation, Data Collection, Grant Writing, Sample Size Determination, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Project Management Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Portfolio Management, LinkedIn, Project Management, Presentations, Applicant Tracking Systems, Relationship Building, Recruitment, Business Writing, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Financial Management for Product Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Metrics, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Capital Budgeting, Proposal Writing, Financial Management, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Financial Statements, Product Management, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Presentations

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Cybersecurity, Market Research, LinkedIn, Applicant Tracking Systems, Business Research, Recruitment, Negotiation, Business Writing, Portfolio Management, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Skills, Business Communication, Writing, Influencing, Decision Making, Business Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Writing Clean Code: 20 Code Smells & How to Avoid Them

      Skills you'll gain: Maintainability, Code Review, Software Architecture, Software Technical Review, Debugging, Software Design, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Introduction to Market Research

      Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Research Design, Report Writing, Research Methodologies, Business Research, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Market Analysis, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Data Collection, Proposal Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Conflict Management, Presentations, Communication Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Proposal Writing, Persuasive Communication, Active Listening, Technical Communication, Target Audience, Negotiation, Organizational Strategy, Intercultural Competence, Business Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      New York University

      Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music, Music Performance, Culture, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Anthropology, Media and Communications, World History, Storytelling, Electronic Media, Non-Verbal Communication, Digital Communications

      4.8
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      現代文學導讀:詩、散文、小說

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Liberal Arts, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Writing, Aesthetics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Storyboard using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Canva (Software), Storytelling, Animations, Content Creation, Video Production, Writing, Graphic Design, Design and Product, Marketing, Business

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Salesforce

      Practical Guide to Navigating Professional Relationships

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Development, Professionalism, Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Cultural Diversity, Business Communication, Communication, Enthusiasm, Empathy, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Branding, Proactivity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • 社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I): Peking University
    • Project Management Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep: IBM
    • Financial Management for Product Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep: IBM
    • Communication Skills: Packt
    • Writing Clean Code: 20 Code Smells & How to Avoid Them: Packt
    • Introduction to Market Research: Queen Mary University of London
    • Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations: Johns Hopkins University
    • Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies : New York University
    • 現代文學導讀:詩、散文、小說: National Taiwan University

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