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      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI-Enhanced Copywriting: SurferSEO, Upword and Anyword

      Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Target Audience, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Web Content, Productivity Software, Brand Awareness, Generative AI

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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Technical Support (IT) Case Studies and Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Hardware Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Desktop Support, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, System Support, End User Training and Support, Cloud Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Security, Computer Hardware, Customer Service, General Networking, Data Storage, Issue Tracking, Operating Systems

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      178 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Technical Product Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Agile Methodology, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Technical Management, Performance Metric, Risk Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, English Language, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Communication, Professional Networking, Writing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      513 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Financial & Technical Skills for Business Success

      Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Acumen, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Content Marketing, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cash Flows, Registration, Web Servers

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Become a VMware Technical Associate: Training Path

      Skills you'll gain: VMware ESX Servers, Software-Defined Networking, Data Centers, Virtualization, Cloud Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtual Machines, Network Switches, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Architecture, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Network Infrastructure, Performance Tuning, Infrastructure Architecture, Data Storage, Load Balancing

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Infosec

      Writing Secure Code in C++

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Computer Programming Tools, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Software Development Tools, Exploit development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Embedded Systems, Interoperability, Unix, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Data Security, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Data Validation

      2.8
      Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Infosec

      Technical Deep Dive with Incident Response Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Operating Systems

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dell

      Dell Technologies Customer Service for Technical Support

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Customer Relationship Building, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Performance Metric, Customer experience improvement, Customer Complaint Resolution, Client Support, Technical Support, Expectation Management, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Research for Essay Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Writing, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Vocabulary, Style Guides

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Instagram Storytelling: Write Compelling Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Instagram, Copywriting, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Concision, Social Media Content, Editing, Writing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cinematic Health

      Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Basic Nursing Skills, Caregiving, Chronic Diseases, Basic Patient Care, Family Support, Long Term Care, Nursing Care, Vital Signs, Direct Patient Care, Nursing Homes, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Geriatrics, Patient Education and Support, Dignity in Care, Behavior Management, Health Care, Patient-centered Care, Hand Hygiene, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • AI-Enhanced Copywriting: SurferSEO, Upword and Anyword: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Technical Support (IT) Case Studies and Capstone: IBM
    • Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Technical Product Managers: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails: University of Washington
    • Financial & Technical Skills for Business Success: Packt
    • Become a VMware Technical Associate: Training Path: Board Infinity
    • Writing Secure Code in C++: Infosec
    • Technical Deep Dive with Incident Response Tools: Infosec
    • Dell Technologies Customer Service for Technical Support: Dell
    • Introduction to Research for Essay Writing: University of California, Irvine

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