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      Kennesaw State University

      Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Writing, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Grammar, Peer Review, Editing, Proofreading, Business Communication, Professionalism, Communication

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      453 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Technical Support

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Support, Desktop Support, IT Infrastructure, ServiceNow, Network Support, Help Desk Support, Remote Access Systems, Service Level, Customer Service, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, Issue Tracking, Operating Systems

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Internet Of Things, Manufacturing Operations, Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, Business Technologies, Technology Strategies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Automation, Enterprise Architecture, Simulations, Business Transformation, Computer-Aided Design, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Modeling, Strategic Partnership, System Implementation, Prototyping, 3D Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      345 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Cybersecurity Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Linux Commands, Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing, Linux, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Command-Line Interface, Windows PowerShell, Risk Management Framework, Network Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Cyber Governance, Cloud Services, Security Requirements Analysis, Microsoft Windows, General Networking, Computer Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      627 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building a Business Presence With Facebook Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Social Media, Drive Engagement, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Customer Engagement, Marketing, Advertising, Content Creation, Business Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Michigan State University

      Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Digital Design, Color Theory, Adobe Creative Cloud, File Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Novartis

      Introduction to Good Clinical Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Education And Counseling, Regulatory Compliance, Medical Privacy, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      387 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Software Design, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Hardware Architecture, System Programming, Microarchitecture, Software Architecture, Computer Architecture, Data Structures, C (Programming Language), Peripheral Devices

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      520 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Containerization, Cloud Management, Windows PowerShell, Data Security, Cloud Security, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Serverless Computing, Application Deployment, Development Environment, Cloud Hosting, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Docker (Software), Data Storage, Continuous Deployment, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Microservices

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      272 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of London

      Introduction to Virtual Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Display Devices, Video Game Development, Human Factors, Computer Graphics, Interactive Data Visualization, Rehabilitation, Journalism, Mental Health Therapies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b

      Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Local Area Networks, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, Network Security, Wide Area Networks, System Configuration, Network Switches, Servers

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      289 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      945 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular linux basics courses

    • Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course): Kennesaw State University
    • Introduction to Technical Support : IBM
    • Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing: University of Michigan
    • Cybersecurity Foundations: Infosec
    • Building a Business Presence With Facebook Marketing: Coursera Project Network
    • Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production: Michigan State University
    • Introduction to Good Clinical Practice: Novartis
    • Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) Exam Prep: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Virtual Reality: University of London

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