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      University of Michigan

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

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

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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon

      Database Management with Java and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Database Systems, Databases, Database Development, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Application, Query Languages, Data Access, Java, UI Components, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Data Integrity, User Interface (UI) Design, Transaction Processing, Software Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Management with Databricks: Big Data with Delta Lakes

      Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Databricks, Dashboard, Data Management, Apache Spark, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Data Store, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Version Control

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Snowflake for Beginners: Make your First Snowsight Dashboard

      Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Dashboard, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Databases, Market Share, Data Analysis Software, SQL, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Cloud Computing, Benchmarking, Cloud Platforms

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Advanced Grammar & Punctuation Project

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Grammar, Writing, Peer Review, Video Editing, Language Competency, English Language, Editing, Proofreading, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Fundamentals of Microsoft 365 Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Microsoft 365, Generative AI, Microsoft Word, Productivity Software, Editing, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Writing and Editing, Document Management, Writing, Content Creation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Custom Reports in Google Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Ad Hoc Reporting, Web Analytics, Report Writing, Dashboard, Marketing, Web Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      168 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      U

      University of California, Santa Cruz

      The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, LinkedIn, Design Thinking, Negotiation, Writing, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Persistence, Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Positivity, Goal Setting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tsinghua University

      General Academic English

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Economics, Engineering Practices, Psychology, English Language, Environmental Science, Business Management, Literacy, Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Learning Languages with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Language Learning, Language Competency, AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Writing, Intellectual Property, Communication

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Voxy

      English Language Skills A1-A2 CEFR: Beginner

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Literacy, Vocabulary, Relationship Building, Communication, Language Learning, Public Speaking, Grammar, Self-Awareness, Oral Comprehension, Education Software and Technology

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Voxy

      Low Intermediate English: Calls & Messaging

      Skills you'll gain: Telephone Skills, Social Media, Communication, Client Services, Interpersonal Communications, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, Business Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, English Language, Relationship Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      264 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students: University of Michigan
    • Database Management with Java and SQL: Amazon
    • Data Management with Databricks: Big Data with Delta Lakes: Coursera Project Network
    • Snowflake for Beginners: Make your First Snowsight Dashboard: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced Grammar & Punctuation Project: University of California, Irvine
    • Fundamentals of Microsoft 365 Generative AI: Microsoft
    • Custom Reports in Google Analytics: Coursera Project Network
    • The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • General Academic English: Tsinghua University
    • Learning Languages with AI: University of Michigan

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