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      University of California, Irvine

      Study Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Styles, Time Management, Vocabulary, Learning Strategies, Active Listening, Organizational Skills, Social Skills, Analytical Skills, Student Engagement, Higher Education, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      A Crash Course in Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Big Data, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Machine Learning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Cultural Diversity, Editing, Proofreading, Sociology, Research, Psychology, Style Guides

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      258 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Critical Thinking Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Social Studies, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Independent Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cognitive flexibility, Personal Integrity, Analytical Skills, Writing, Research, Problem Solving, Literacy, Complex Problem Solving, Self-Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Oral Expression, Teaching, Literacy, Pedagogy, Learning Styles, Multimedia, Digital Communications, Visual Impairment Education, Non-Verbal Communication, Language Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Query Languages, MySQL, Stored Procedure, Database Design, Databases, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Transaction Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      626 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Personal Productivity, Time Management and Prioritization

      Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Productivity, Goal-Oriented, Calendar Management, Stress Management, Planning, Mental Concentration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      337 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      Chinese for HSK 5

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Language Competency, Literacy, Language Learning, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      515 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tsinghua University

      Just Reading and Writing English 1

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Learning Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Health, Stress Management, English Language, Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Writing, Higher Education, Grammar, Empathy, Vocabulary

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      118 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      858 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Salesforce

      Groundwork for Success in Sales Development

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Constructive Feedback, Sales Development, Growth Mindedness, Prioritization, Software As A Service, Optimism, Teamwork, Sales, Team Building, Goal Setting, Persistence

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      451 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      莊子─姿勢、意識與感情 (Zhuangzi─Posture, Awareness, and Sentiment)

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Dealing With Ambiguity, Critical Thinking, Ancient History, Adaptability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      213 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Study Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
    • A Crash Course in Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space : University of Cape Town
    • Critical Thinking Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
    • Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • SQL: A Practical Introduction for Querying Databases: IBM
    • Personal Productivity, Time Management and Prioritization: Starweaver
    • Chinese for HSK 5: Peking University
    • Just Reading and Writing English 1: Tsinghua University
    • Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure: Microsoft

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