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    • U

      University of Michigan

      The Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Action Oriented, Personal Development, Resilience, Conscientiousness, Optimism, Goal Setting, Open Mindset, Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Positivity, Motivational Skills, Persistence, Social Skills, Lifelong Learning, Prioritization, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Data Analysis and Visualization with Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Power BI, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Reporting, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Business Reporting, Data Analysis, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      778 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Mainframe Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Mainframe Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Software Development Life Cycle, z/OS, Unit Testing, Systems Analysis, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, Systems Development, Debugging, Pseudocode, Software Development Methodologies, Virtualization, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Test Driven Development (TDD), Programming Principles, Report Writing, Editing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations

      Skills you'll gain: IT Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Cyber Risk, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, NIST 800-53, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Management, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Risk Management, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Culture-Driven Team Building

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Teamwork, Employee Coaching, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Goal Setting, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Emotional Intelligence, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Systems Thinking, Presentations, Cognitive flexibility, Change Management, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Culture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      S

      Stanford University

      Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Cultural Diversity, Environment, Compassion, Environmental Issue, Resourcefulness, Mindfulness, Waste Minimization, Food Safety and Sanitation, Adaptability, Environmental Science, Product Lifecycle Management, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Pollution Prevention, Creativity, Decision Making, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      574 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The University of Edinburgh

      Sit Less, Get Active

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Productivity, Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Self-Motivation, Health Assessment, Empowerment, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Public Health and Disease Prevention

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      G

      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Build Your Professional ePortfolio in English

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Instagram, Writing, Concision, Social Media, Grammar, Business Writing, English Language, Branding, Vocabulary

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      The State University of New York

      Strategic Career Self-Management

      Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Brand Management, Talent Management, Branding, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Self-Awareness, Proactivity, Dashboard, Goal Setting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      304 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of California, Davis

      Managing as a Coach

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, People Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, People Development, Leadership, Mentorship, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Adaptability, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      S

      Salesforce

      Salesforce Sales Development Representative

      Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Relationship Management, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Time Management, Business Writing, Salesforce, Writing, Cold Calling, Sales Prospecting, Growth Mindedness, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Sales Enablement, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Sales

      Build toward a degree

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      558 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Cape Town

      Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Resourcefulness, Social Justice, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Cultural Diversity, Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Personal Development, Resilience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular self paced courses

    • The Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know: University of Michigan
    • Data Analysis and Visualization with Power BI: Microsoft
    • IBM Mainframe Developer: IBM
    • Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations: IBM
    • Culture-Driven Team Building: University of Pennsylvania
    • Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking: Stanford University
    • Sit Less, Get Active: The University of Edinburgh
    • Build Your Professional ePortfolio in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Strategic Career Self-Management: The State University of New York
    • Managing as a Coach: University of California, Davis

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