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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Computer Literacy, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Writing, Business Writing, Document Management, Editing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      651 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Market Opportunities, Human Centered Design, Curiosity, Storytelling, Growth Mindedness, Business Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      Duke University

      Creating an Impact Investment Ask

      Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Entrepreneurship, Capital Budgeting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Investment Management, Investments, Due Diligence, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Growth Strategies, Business Modeling, Capital Markets, Finance, Business Development, Financial Management, Stakeholder Communications, Business Strategy, Business Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
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      Duke University

      Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Business Modeling, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Business, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Business Development, Entrepreneurial Finance, Action Oriented, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies, Market Opportunities

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IBM

      Generative AI for Customer Support

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Standard Operating Procedure, Customer Support, ChatGPT, Product Support, AI Personalization, Customer Analysis, Personalized Service, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Customer experience improvement, Data Ethics, Customer Insights, Responsible AI, Automation, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      Google

      Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Social Media Management, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Campaign Management, Loyalty Programs, Customer Retention, Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      44K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Starweaver

      Executive Communication Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Concision, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Responsible AI, Emotional Intelligence, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Communication Strategies, Communication, Technical Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing Communications, Media and Communications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Sustainable Fashion

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Systems, Sustainability Standards, Business Transformation, Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Business Modeling, Environmental Issue, Strategic Partnership, Supply Chain Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Materials Management, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      774 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      University of Michigan

      Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Conflict Management, Mediation, Sales Strategy, Arbitration, Communication, Influencing, Planning, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts

      Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Business Modeling, Income Statement, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Business Mathematics, Corporate Finance, Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
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      DeepLearning.AI

      KI für alle

      Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Business Strategy, Team Building, Data Ethics, Data Science, Business Transformation, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Sales, Writing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      ChatGPT for Beginners: Save time with Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis Software, Unstructured Data, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      326 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Getting Started with Microsoft Word: Coursera Project Network
    • Design Thinking for Innovation: University of Virginia
    • Creating an Impact Investment Ask: Duke University
    • Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship: Duke University
    • Generative AI for Customer Support: IBM
    • Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce: Google
    • Executive Communication Excellence: Starweaver
    • Sustainable Fashion: Copenhagen Business School
    • Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills: University of Michigan
    • Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts: University of Pennsylvania

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