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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Ethical Hacking

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Public Key Infrastructure, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptography, Mobile Security, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Operating Systems, Encryption, Web Applications, Malware Protection, Wireless Networks

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Aptly

      Search Advertising with Google

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Advertising Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Performance Metric, Campaign Management, Performance Analysis, Keyword Research, Performance Measurement, Bidding, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics, Registration, Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Test Planning, Copywriting

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Knowledge Accelerators

      Microsoft 365 Copilot: Harness AI for Data Management

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft 365, Presentations, Workflow Management, Microsoft Excel, Report Writing, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Word, Statistical Visualization, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Management, Data Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Leadership Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Walt Whitman

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, World History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Formatieren mit Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Literacy, Data Science, Business Writing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Simplilearn

      Content Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Web Content, Paid media, Content Creation, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Advertising, Business-To-Consumer, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Engagement, B2B Sales

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      ABAP Fundamentals and Core Programming Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Business Reporting, SAP Applications, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, UI Components, Development Environment, Report Writing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Program Development, Interactive Design, Eclipse (Software), Business Logic, Development Testing, Computer Programming Tools, Data Entry, Maintainability, Transaction Processing, Data Structures

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Presentaciones de Alto Impacto con IA

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Technical Communication, Graphic and Visual Design, Storytelling, Graphic Design, Design, Creative Design, Aesthetics

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Using Microsoft Copilot to Understand Your Customer

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Microsoft Copilot, Customer Analysis, Persona Development, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Report Writing, Generative AI Agents, Online Advertising, Target Audience, Prompt Engineering, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Data Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Next-Generation AI Assistant: Claude by Anthropic

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Marketing Materials, Copywriting, ChatGPT, Drive Engagement, Generative AI, Product Promotion, Promotional Strategies, Content Creation, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Marketing

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Privacy & Standardisation Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Writing, Legal Research, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Technology Strategies

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins University
    • Search Advertising with Google: Aptly
    • Storytelling That Delivers Program and Project Outcomes: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Microsoft 365 Copilot: Harness AI for Data Management : Knowledge Accelerators
    • The American Renaissance and Walt Whitman: Dartmouth College
    • Formatieren mit Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Content Strategy: Simplilearn
    • ABAP Fundamentals and Core Programming Concepts: Board Infinity
    • Presentaciones de Alto Impacto con IA: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Using Microsoft Copilot to Understand Your Customer: Microsoft

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