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      University of Washington

      Business English Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, English Language, Business Planning, Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Communication, Product Knowledge, Negotiation, Peer Review, Sales Presentations, Taking Meeting Minutes, Business Correspondence, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Professional Networking, Event Planning, Event Management, Writing

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Product Ideation, Design, and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Product Management, Prototyping, Product Design, Product Development, Stakeholder Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Commercialization, Target Market, Value Propositions, Design Thinking, Product Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Innovation, Product Roadmaps, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Metrics, Business Valuation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      691 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Organizational Change, Change Management, Project Scoping, Leadership and Management, Organizational Structure, Project Planning, Project Closure, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, Communication Planning, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Salesforce

      Salesforce Sales Development Representative

      Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Sales Development, Consultative Selling, Time Management, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Prospecting, Cold Calling, Sales Enablement, Salesforce, Verbal Communication Skills, Constructive Feedback, Growth Mindedness, Professionalism, Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Technical Sales, Interviewing Skills, Sales

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      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      568 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Data Security, Data Ethics, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Enterprise Security, Threat Detection, Risk Management Framework, Incident Response, Network Analysis, Information Privacy

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      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      36K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      McMaster University

      Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Adaptability, Growth Mindedness, Productivity, Personal Development, Mentorship, Professional Development, Cognitive flexibility, Resilience, Self-Motivation, Overcoming Obstacles, Time Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Google IT Automation with Python

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Services, Cloud Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Restful API, Incident Management, Code Review, Debugging, Unix Shell, Interviewing Skills, Web Services, Automation, Configuration Management, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Applicant Tracking Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      50K reviews

      Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, Sprint Retrospectives, Cross Platform Development, Usability, User Centered Design, Human Centered Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Design Thinking, Wireframing, Prototyping, Sprint Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Clinical Psychology, Research, Culture, Social Sciences, Learning Theory, Psychiatry, Child Development, Neurology, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Connected Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Time Management, Team Building, Action Oriented, Team Leadership, Team Management, Strategic Leadership, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Leadership, Visionary, Leadership and Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      726 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Career Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Mentorship, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Social Media Strategy, Job Evaluation, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Business Research, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Negotiation, Adaptability, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Rapport Building, Professionalism, Goal Setting, Market Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Organizational Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Sociology, Decision Making, Social Sciences, Business, Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Culture, Resource Management, Learning Theory, Professional Networking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular workforce development courses

    • Business English Communication Skills: University of Washington
    • Product Ideation, Design, and Management: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Foundations of Project Management: Google
    • Salesforce Sales Development Representative: Salesforce
    • Foundations of Cybersecurity: Google
    • Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential: McMaster University
    • Google IT Automation with Python: Google
    • Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design: Google
    • Introduction to Psychology : Yale University
    • Connected Leadership: Yale University

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