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      University of Washington

      Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails

      Skills you'll gain: Business Correspondence, Business Writing, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Language Competency

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      226 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Power Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power, Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Simulations, Control Systems, Applied Mathematics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Object Oriented Design, Debugging, Engineering Software, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Data Structures

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Computational Thinking for Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Computer Hardware, Pseudocode, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      English and Academic Preparation - Grad Track

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Learning Strategies, English Language, Literacy, Language Competency, Organizational Skills, Grammar, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Become a Journalist: Report the News!

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Interviewing Skills, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Report Writing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Storytelling, Research, Electronic Media, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Student Engagement, Content Creation, Investigation, Data Collection, Rapport Building, Peer Review, Video Production, International Relations, Writing, Photography

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Successful Presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Courage, Communication, Storytelling, Enthusiasm, Creativity, Composure, Stress Management, Business Writing, Adaptability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Prompt Engineering, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Import/Export, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Technical Communication, Unstructured Data, Automation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      845 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Corrección, estilo y variaciones de la lengua española

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Spanish Language, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Vocabulary, Grammar, Proofreading, Writing and Editing, Style Guides

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Introduction to Generative AI for Software Development

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Software Development, Code Review, Software Development Methodologies, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      501 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Cultural Diversity, Editing, Proofreading, Sociology, Research, Psychology, Style Guides

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      258 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Salesforce

      Salesforce Sales Development Representative

      Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Sales Development, Consultative Selling, Time Management, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Prospecting, Cold Calling, Sales Enablement, Salesforce, Verbal Communication Skills, Constructive Feedback, Growth Mindedness, Professionalism, Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Technical Sales, Interviewing Skills, Cultural Diversity, Sales

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      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      565 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular academic writing courses

    • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails: University of Washington
    • Introduction to Power Electronics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Computational Thinking for Problem Solving: University of Pennsylvania
    • English and Academic Preparation - Grad Track: Rice University
    • Become a Journalist: Report the News!: Michigan State University
    • Successful Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis: Vanderbilt University
    • Corrección, estilo y variaciones de la lengua española: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Introduction to Generative AI for Software Development: DeepLearning.AI

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