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      Meta

      Job Search with GenAI

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Interviewing Skills, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Professional Networking, Applicant Tracking Systems, Negotiation, Professional Development, Planning, Prompt Engineering, Goal Setting, Communication Strategies, Writing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Communicating with the Public

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Content Creation, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Berklee

      Copyright Law in the Music Business

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Music, Musical Composition, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Assets, Decision Making, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      700 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Choosing a Facebook Post Type Based on Desired Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Goal Setting, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing, Marketing Planning, Drive Engagement, Writing, Business Strategy

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      إتقان فن الإيجاز في الحديث | Mastering The Art of Briefing

      Skills you'll gain: Concision, Business Correspondence, Communication, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      كيفية كتابة سيرة ذاتية (دورة تدريبية قائمة على مشروع)

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Proofreading, Editing, Business Writing, Microsoft Word, Content Creation, Professional Development, Organizational Skills, Constructive Feedback, Keyword Research, Detail Oriented

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      現代文學導讀:詩、散文、小說

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Writing, Storytelling, Aesthetics, World History

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Training Videos with Powtoon

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Editing, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Training and Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      317 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Irvine

      English for Running a Successful Business

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Sales, Project Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Corporate Sustainability, Grammar, Writing, Business, Business Reporting, Vocabulary

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Projeto Aplicado - Introdução a Gestão de Projetos

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Risk Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Timelines, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Scheduling, Project Management, Budget Management, Budgeting, Project Planning, Writing, Peer Review

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Composição: Escrevendo a letra

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Music Performance, Writing, Storytelling, Creativity, Peer Review

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      Akademiskt skrivande

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Editing, Literacy, Grammar, Peer Review, Style Guides

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Job Search with GenAI: Meta
    • Communicating with the Public: University of California San Diego
    • Copyright Law in the Music Business: Berklee
    • Choosing a Facebook Post Type Based on Desired Engagement: Coursera Project Network
    • إتقان فن الإيجاز في الحديث | Mastering The Art of Briefing: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • كيفية كتابة سيرة ذاتية (دورة تدريبية قائمة على مشروع): The State University of New York
    • 現代文學導讀:詩、散文、小說: National Taiwan University
    • Create Training Videos with Powtoon: Coursera Project Network
    • English for Running a Successful Business: University of California, Irvine
    • Projeto Aplicado - Introdução a Gestão de Projetos: Universidade de São Paulo

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