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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a business mind map with Coggle

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Product Management, Market Analysis, Information Architecture, Collaborative Software, Version Control, Business Strategy, Organizational Skills, Business Writing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Choosing a Facebook Post Type Based on Desired Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Goal Setting, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Drive Engagement, Writing, Customer Engagement, Business Strategy

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Student Self-Assessment with Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Parent Communication, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Microsoft Word, Classroom Management, Self-Awareness, Report Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Fundamentals of Internal Business Communications

      Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Communications, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Drive Engagement, Strategic Communication, Presentations, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Target Audience, Active Listening, Employee Engagement, Business Writing, Leadership, Organizational Leadership

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      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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      Free Trial
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      Fudan University

      剪辑:像编剧一样剪辑

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Video Production, Post-Production, Editing, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Brand Strategy, Market Research, Professional Networking, Time Management, Branding, Target Audience, Business Modeling, Social Media, Prioritization, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Business Strategy, Marketing Materials, Business Planning, Recruitment, Presentations, Marketing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      中國園林文學 (一) (Chinese Garden Literature (1))

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Ancient History, Design Elements And Principles, Writing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      A

      Automation Anywhere

      Getting Started with Automation 360

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Scripting, Process Analysis, Business Workflow Analysis, Workflow Management, Scripting Languages, Business Process, Office Procedures, Scalability, Microsoft Excel

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      عمل خطة محتوى بالذكاء الاصطناعي: Canva، ChatGPT، وBlueWillow

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Generative AI, Content Creation, Social Media Content, ChatGPT, Digital Content, Graphic and Visual Design, Prompt Engineering, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Target Audience

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      157 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Inteligencia Artificial Aplicada al Derecho

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Writing, Legal Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Legal Research, ChatGPT, Legal Risk, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Verification And Validation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Storytelling That Delivers Program and Project Outcomes

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Presentations, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications, Business Writing, Program Management, Visionary, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Professional Development

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Create a business mind map with Coggle: Coursera Project Network
    • Choosing a Facebook Post Type Based on Desired Engagement: Coursera Project Network
    • Student Self-Assessment with Microsoft Word: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamentals of Internal Business Communications : Coursera Instructor Network
    • The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 剪辑:像编剧一样剪辑: Fudan University
    • Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 中國園林文學 (一) (Chinese Garden Literature (1)): National Taiwan University
    • Getting Started with Automation 360: Automation Anywhere
    • عمل خطة محتوى بالذكاء الاصطناعي: Canva، ChatGPT، وBlueWillow: Coursera Project Network

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