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      The University of Tokyo

      Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-1

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Literacy, Language Learning, Environmental Engineering, Grammar, Science and Research, Augmented Reality, Automation, Biochemistry, Real Time Data

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Fractal Analytics

      Generative AI for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Code Review, Debugging, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Artificial Neural Networks, Interactive Learning, AI Personalization, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Deep Learning, Program Development, Maintainability, Automation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Information Privacy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Principles of Secure Coding

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Software Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, Program Development, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Software Development Methodologies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      367 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Virginia

      Innovating with the Business Model Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Process Design, Business Modeling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Process, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Strategic Partnership, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Product Management, Resource Allocation, Lean Methodologies, Market Opportunities

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      307 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Interactive Dashboards with Streamlit and Python

      Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Dashboard, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Web Applications, Data Analysis, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      395 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”)

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Writing, World History, Language Learning, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Literacy, Creativity, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      637 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • P

      Peking University

      真格—北大在线创业课堂

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Team Building, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Marketing Strategies, Business Writing, Business Development, Business Valuation, Proposal Development, Business Strategy, Commercial Laws, Innovation, Business Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      174 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Spanish Vocabulary Project

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Spanish Language, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Culture, Writing, Writing and Editing, Vocabulary, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      171 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Austral

      Legal Tech and the Digital Transformation of Law

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Digital Transformation, Litigation Support, Court Systems, Legal Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Innovation, Virtual Environment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Fundamentals of Speechwriting

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Editing, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Writing, Proofreading, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Michigan State University

      Journalism, the future, and you!

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, International Relations, Interviewing Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Storytelling, Safety and Security, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Digital Publishing, Emerging Technologies, Business Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      369 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      DeepLearning.AI

      Data Storage and Queries

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Query Languages, Data Lakes, Database Systems, SQL, Databases, Data Architecture, Cloud Storage, Data Warehousing, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Performance Tuning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-1: The University of Tokyo
    • Generative AI for Developers: Fractal Analytics
    • Principles of Secure Coding: University of California, Davis
    • Innovating with the Business Model Canvas: University of Virginia
    • Create Interactive Dashboards with Streamlit and Python: Coursera Project Network
    • Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”): University of Pennsylvania
    • 真格—北大在线创业课堂: Peking University
    • Spanish Vocabulary Project: University of California, Davis
    • Legal Tech and the Digital Transformation of Law: Universidad Austral
    • Fundamentals of Speechwriting: Coursera Instructor Network

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