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      Skillshare

      Animated Storytelling: Emotive Animation in Procreate Dreams

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Animations, Storytelling, Motion Graphics, Video Production, Musical Composition, Writing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, Writing, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, World History, European History, Oral Expression, Creativity

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Business Communication for the Modern Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Internal Communications, Proposal Writing, Negotiation, AI Personalization, Stakeholder Engagement, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, Business Writing, Contract Negotiation, Workplace inclusivity, Influencing, Social Skills, Communication, Communication Planning, Customer Engagement, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      594 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      English Intermediate B1

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Negotiation, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Writing, Communication, Vocabulary, Report Writing, Language Competency, Language Learning, Education and Training, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Formal Learning, Interpersonal Communications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      398 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Data Presentation, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Document Management, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Information Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Market Research

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Focus Group, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Data Synthesis, Market Research, Proposal Writing, Data Storytelling, Statistical Analysis, Presentations, Discussion Facilitation, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Market Analysis, Business Research, Data Collection

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Berklee

      The Singer Songwriter

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, File Management, Music Performance, Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Instrumental Music, Writing and Editing, Self-Awareness, Performing Arts, Classical Music, Media Production, Automation, Editing, Creativity

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Learning Styles, Learning Strategies, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Analytical Skills, Writing

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

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      Arizona State University

      Business English: Management and Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Telephone Skills, Writing, Employee Coaching, Business Leadership, English Language, Staff Management, Recruitment, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Communication

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

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      University of Michigan

      Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Verbal Communication Skills, Student Support and Services, Professional Development, English Language, Research, Professionalism, Higher Education, Communication, Adaptability, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Community Development, Relationship Building, Vocabulary, Writing

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      European Business Law

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Labor Law, Arbitration, Environmental Laws, Case Law, Legal Research, Labor Relations, Tax, Tax Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Commercial Laws, Business, International Relations, Compliance Management, Business Strategy, European History, Regulatory Compliance, Business Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Email Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Loss Prevention, Threat Detection, Information Privacy, Event Monitoring, Incident Response, Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Animated Storytelling: Emotive Animation in Procreate Dreams: Skillshare
    • Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction: University of Virginia
    • Business Communication for the Modern Workplace: Coursera Instructor Network
    • English Intermediate B1: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Prompt Engineering: Vanderbilt University
    • Market Research: University of California, Davis
    • The Singer Songwriter: Berklee
    • Art & Activity: Interactive Strategies for Engaging with Art: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Business English: Management and Leadership: Arizona State University
    • Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students: University of Michigan

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