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      Goodwill Industries International

      Goodwill® Digital Navigator Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Relationship Building, Course Development, Cultural Diversity, Digital Transformation, Computer Literacy, Disabilities, Workforce Development, Community Development, Community Outreach, Research, Workplace inclusivity, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Curriculum Planning, Needs Assessment, Digital Communications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Professional Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Teaching English Learners

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Culture, Education Software and Technology, Special Education, Teaching, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Collaborative Software, Cultural Diversity, Instructing, Curriculum Planning, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), English Language, Mathematics Education, Learning Management Systems, Computer Literacy

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      محو الأمية المعلوماتية والرقمية لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Information Management, Professionalism, Research, Communication, Personal Integrity, Document Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Digital Communications, Literacy, Computer Literacy

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      RStudio for Six Sigma - Hypothesis Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Literacy, Data Science

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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Goodwill Industries International

      The Digital Divide

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Literacy, Disabilities, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Digital Communications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Community Development, Community Outreach, End User Training and Support, Safety and Security, Telecommunications, Data Access

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      Student Success

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Writing, Literacy, Editing, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Proofreading, Physiology, Productivity, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Critical Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Data-Driven Leadership Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Agile Methodology, Leadership Studies, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Data Analysis, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Big Data, Decision Making, Data Management, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Competencias digitales de ofimática: Microsoft PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Sales Presentations, Multimedia, Computer Literacy, Information Technology, Editing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Knowledge Accelerators

      Microsoft 365 Copilot: Harness AI across your Microsoft Apps

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Technical Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Artificial Intelligence, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Productivity, Generative AI Agents, Data Management

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Data Visualization in Qlik Sense

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Social Media, Digital Publishing, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, World Music, Personal Development, Blogs, Diversity Awareness, Driving engagement, Instagram, Case Studies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Sociology, Communication, Analysis, Writing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      AI Fundamentals in Financial Services

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Services, Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, Financial Regulation, Banking, Fraud detection, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, AI Personalization, Deep Learning, Credit Risk, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Case Studies, Reinforcement Learning, Big Data, Algorithms, Data Management, Customer Service

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • Goodwill® Digital Navigator Certificate: Goodwill Industries International
    • Introduction to Teaching English Learners: Rice University
    • محو الأمية المعلوماتية والرقمية لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة: The University of Sydney
    • RStudio for Six Sigma - Hypothesis Testing: Coursera Project Network
    • The Digital Divide: Goodwill Industries International
    • Student Success: American Psychological Association
    • Data-Driven Leadership Skills: University of Glasgow
    • Competencias digitales de ofimática: Microsoft PowerPoint: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Microsoft 365 Copilot: Harness AI across your Microsoft Apps: Knowledge Accelerators
    • Introduction to Data Visualization in Qlik Sense: Coursera Instructor Network

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