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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Mining Project

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Integration, Data Science, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Collection, Technical Communication, Technical Writing

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Active Listening, Empathy, Social Skills, Relationship Building, Creativity, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Social Sciences, Communication

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Content Development and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Content Development and Management, Proofreading, Public Relations, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Content Management, Web Content, Marketing and Public Relations, Content Management Systems, Press Releases, Content Strategy, Social Media Content, Promotions and Campaigns, Media and Communications, Generative AI Agents, Scheduling

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Post-Production, Storyboarding, Editing, Video Production, Animations, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Music, Typography, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Business English: Final Project

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Marketing Materials, Business Planning, Management Reporting, Business Writing, Marketing Planning, Project Documentation, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Business Communication, Presentations, Business Reporting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      La alfabetización temprana en contextos rurales

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Literacy, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Writing, Vocabulary, Parent Communication, Storytelling, Language Learning, Teaching, Pedagogy, Cultural Diversity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Morehouse College

      Activism in Sports and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Social Studies, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Political Sciences, Sociology, Oral Expression, Media and Communications, Writing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fudan University

      微电影创作:从观念、思维到制作

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Storyboarding, Video Production, Storytelling, Videography, Photography, Post-Production, Editing, Writing and Editing, Writing, Personal Development, Content Creation, Creative Thinking, Media Production, Performing Arts, Aesthetics, Creativity, Self-Awareness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Modern Hebrew Poetry שירה עברית מודרנית

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Formal Learning, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Writing, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      東坡詞 (Ci Poetry of Su Dong Po)

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Emotional Intelligence, Liberal Arts, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Personal Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Art History, Creativity, Writing, Storytelling, Lifelong Learning, Ancient History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Tic-Tac-Toe game in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Cross Platform Development, Event-Driven Programming, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Game Design, Python Programming, User Interface (UI)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Amazon Web Services

      Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates

      Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Problem Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Support, Amazon Web Services, Communication, Cloud Solutions, Technical Support, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Automation, Collaboration, Incident Management, Generative AI, Innovation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • Data Mining Project: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Content Development and Management: Microsoft
    • The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Business English: Final Project: Arizona State University
    • La alfabetización temprana en contextos rurales : Universidad Austral
    • Activism in Sports and Culture : Morehouse College
    • 微电影创作:从观念、思维到制作: Fudan University
    • Modern Hebrew Poetry שירה עברית מודרנית : Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    • 東坡詞 (Ci Poetry of Su Dong Po): National Taiwan University

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