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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      English for Effective Business Speaking

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, English Language, Business Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Public Speaking, Target Audience, Vocabulary, Professionalism, Communication Strategies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      695 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      High Tech High Graduate School of Education

      How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Content Creation, Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      282 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of London

      How to Finance and Grow Your Startup – Without VC

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Customer Analysis, Growth Strategies, Business Development, Financial Modeling, Customer Acquisition Management, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Revenue Management, Business Strategy, Cash Flows, Strategic Partnership

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      470 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Peer Review, Consulting, Non-Profit Accounting, Performance Measurement, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Report Writing, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Organizational Change, Philanthropy, Change Management, Resource Management, Public Administration, Management Reporting

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      260 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • S

      Sungkyunkwan University

      The Korean Alphabet: An Introduction to Hangeul

      Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Competency, Writing, Literacy, Vocabulary, Ancient History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      491 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • B

      Big Interview

      The Art of the Job Interview

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Networking, Recruitment, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Job Analysis, Communication, Professional Development, Negotiation, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Storytelling, Personal Attributes, Enthusiasm, Goal Setting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Critical Thinking Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Writing, Research, Higher Education, Complex Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Qualitative Research

      Skills you'll gain: Focus Group, Qualitative Research, Discussion Facilitation, Survey Creation, Market Research, Research, Research Reports, Recruitment, Research Methodologies, Interviewing Skills, Recruitment Strategies, Report Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      458 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Developing a Marketing Mix for Growth

      Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy, Integrated Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Channel, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Value Propositions, Brand Strategy, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      726 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Introduction To Swift Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Objective-C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Image Analysis

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Essential English for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Styles, Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Communication, Writing, Organizational Skills, Active Listening, Literacy, Research, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Student Engagement, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cooperation, Grammar, Editing, Intellectual Property

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      253 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Understanding Basic SQL Syntax

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Data Access, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      305 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • English for Effective Business Speaking: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course): High Tech High Graduate School of Education
    • How to Finance and Grow Your Startup – Without VC: University of London
    • Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations: University at Buffalo
    • The Korean Alphabet: An Introduction to Hangeul: Sungkyunkwan University
    • The Art of the Job Interview: Big Interview
    • Critical Thinking Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
    • Qualitative Research: University of California, Davis
    • Developing a Marketing Mix for Growth: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction To Swift Programming: University of Toronto

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