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      Imperial College London

      Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Cognitive flexibility, Problem Solving, Collaboration

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

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      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Writing, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Skills, Professional Networking, Job Analysis, Business Communication, Communication, Recruitment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Google UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Storyboarding, Wireframing, User Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Presentations, User Research, Figma (Design Software), Design Reviews, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Mobile Development, User Story, Data Ethics, Usability, User Centered Design, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development

      Build toward a degree

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

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Lesson | Small Talk & Conversational Vocabulary

      Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Professionalism, Interpersonal Communications, Communication

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Siemens

      Expedite – Skills for Industry: Future of Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Cultural Diversity, Technical Communication, Intercultural Competence, Engineering Management, Virtual Teams, Cultural Sensitivity, Data Ethics, Systems Engineering, Communication, Digital Transformation, Collaboration, Corporate Sustainability, Generative AI, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Cross-Functional Collaboration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Siemens

      Expedite – Skills for Industry: EDA Explained

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Hardware Design, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Computer-Aided Design, Sustainable Design, Automation, Design Software, Environmental Issue, Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Design, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Siemens

      Expedite – Skills for Industry Microcredential

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Sustainable Design, Digital Transformation, Project Planning, Sustainable Engineering, Responsible AI, Business Acumen, Technical Communication, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Engineering Design Process, Project Management, Internet Of Things, Collaboration, Business Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Teamwork, Risk Management, Leadership, Generative AI

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Siemens

      Expedite – Skills for Industry: Design and Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Engineering, Conceptual Design, Sustainable Design, Project Planning, Sustainable Engineering, Product Development, Product Management, Product Design, Manufacturing and Production, Design and Product, Risk Management, Design Software, Engineering, Time Management, Internet Of Things, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Siemens

      Expedite – Skills for Industry: Industry Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Digital Transformation, Business Communication, Business Acumen, Customer Service, Cost Benefit Analysis, Product Management, Financial Acumen, Customer experience strategy (CX), Stakeholder Communications, New Product Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Communication, Business, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Siemens

      Basics of Robotics

      Skills you'll gain: Safety Standards, Automation Engineering, Machine Controls, Mechanical Design, Product Automation, Manufacturing Standards, Automation, Equipment Design, Robotic Process Automation, Control Systems, Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Industrial Engineering, Performance Testing, Safety and Security, Human Machine Interfaces, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Human Factors

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Siemens

      Introduction to Solid Edge

      Skills you'll gain: Design Software, Data Import/Export, Engineering Software, Technical Design, 3D Assets, User Interface (UI)

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

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      Siemens

      Intro to Siemens NX: Engineering Essentials and Part Design

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Engineering Software, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Analysis

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success: Imperial College London
    • English for Career Development: University of Pennsylvania
    • Google UX Design: Google
    • Lesson | Small Talk & Conversational Vocabulary: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Expedite – Skills for Industry: Future of Industry: Siemens
    • Expedite – Skills for Industry: EDA Explained: Siemens
    • Expedite – Skills for Industry Microcredential: Siemens
    • Expedite – Skills for Industry: Design and Manufacturing: Siemens
    • Expedite – Skills for Industry: Industry Foundations: Siemens
    • Basics of Robotics: Siemens

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