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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Legal Research

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Legal Research, Data Ethics, Legal Strategy, Research, Legal Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Automation, Data Analysis Software

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Diseño de instrucción por enfoque de Grandes Ideas

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Needs Assessment, Learning Management Systems, Project Design, Curriculum Development, Instructional Strategies, Scenario Testing, Teaching, Analysis, Digital Transformation, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Target Audience, Technical Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Business Case Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Business Writing, Presentations, Oral Expression, Report Writing, Analysis, Grammar, Business Analysis, Communication, Business Reporting, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      V

      Vanderbilt University

      Building HTTP APIs with Spring

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Restful API, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Security, JSON, Authentications, Application Frameworks, Model View Controller, Authorization (Computing), Software Design Patterns, Software Configuration Management

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      H

      HubSpot Academy

      Sales Enablement

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Enablement, Service Level Agreement, Sales Training, Sales Strategy, Target Audience, Lead Generation, Sales Process, Customer Success Management, Technology Strategies, Content Strategy, Meeting Facilitation, Customer Insights, Goal Setting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Python Scripting Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Scripting Languages, MySQL, Data Structures, Python Programming, Web Development, SQL, Programming Principles, Data Store, Database Software, Web Applications, Computer Programming, Database Management, File Management, Application Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Arizona State University

      商务英语课程 Business English

      Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Meeting Facilitation, Employee Coaching, Procurement, Marketing Materials, English Language, Business Communication, Concision, Telephone Skills, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Marketing, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Management, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Mixed Methods Research: Bridging Qualitative & Quantitative

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Data Ethics, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Data Management, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Analytical Skills, Data Collection, Report Writing, Data Integration, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Analysis, Presentations

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Psychosocial Assessments, Interpersonal Communications, Stress Management, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea tu artículo científico con latex

      Skills you'll gain: Research Reports, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Scientific Methods, Document Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IBM

      IBM COBOL Core

      Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Report Writing, Programming Principles, Debugging, Unit Testing, Computer Programming, Business Logic, Maintainability, Software Engineering, Data Maintenance, Data Validation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Packt

      Mastering Multi-Agent Development with AutoGen

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Development Environment, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, OpenAI, Automation, Software Development Tools, Large Language Modeling, Human Machine Interfaces, Python Programming, Real Time Data, Application Deployment, System Configuration

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    • GenAI for Legal Research: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Diseño de instrucción por enfoque de Grandes Ideas: Universidad de los Andes
    • Business Case Analysis: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Building HTTP APIs with Spring: Vanderbilt University
    • Sales Enablement: HubSpot Academy
    • Python Scripting Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
    • 商务英语课程 Business English: Arizona State University
    • Mixed Methods Research: Bridging Qualitative & Quantitative: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
    • Crea tu artículo científico con latex: Coursera Project Network

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