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      Case Western Reserve University

      Introduction to International Criminal Law

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Legal Hearings, Litigation and Civil Justice, International Relations, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Safety and National Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Law, Interactive Learning, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Create Compelling Business Cases

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Proposal Writing, Business Ethics, Business Research, Business Writing, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Business Planning, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      PlanU: escoge la mejor carrera y universidad para ti

      Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Planning, Personal Development, Academic Advising, Higher Education, Goal Setting, Family Support, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Mechanics of Materials II: Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels and Torsion

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Torque (Physics), Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tel Aviv University

      Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy, Food and Beverage, Environmental Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Proofreading, Public Relations, Stakeholder Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Affairs, Content Management, Web Content, Performance Reporting, Storytelling, Content Management Systems, Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Content Strategy, Report Writing, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Effectiveness, Generative AI

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Getting Started with Go

      Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), JSON, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Data Structures, Remote Access Systems, File Management, Program Development, Software Development Tools

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Fundamentals of Speechwriting

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Editing, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Writing, Proofreading, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Data Structures

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Create a Program Evaluation for Your Non-Profit

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Smart Goals, Surveys, Goal Setting, Survey Creation, Performance Measurement, Grant Writing, Data Collection, Research Methodologies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Semiconductor Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Materials science, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics

      Build toward a degree

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      605 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Applications in Engineering Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Engineering

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to International Criminal Law: Case Western Reserve University
    • Create Compelling Business Cases: Coursera Instructor Network
    • PlanU: escoge la mejor carrera y universidad para ti: Universidad de los Andes
    • Mechanics of Materials II: Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels and Torsion: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology: Tel Aviv University
    • Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate: Microsoft
    • Getting Started with Go: University of California, Irvine
    • Fundamentals of Speechwriting: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build: EDUCBA
    • How to Create a Program Evaluation for Your Non-Profit : Coursera Project Network

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