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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level

      Skills you'll gain: Telephone Skills, Literacy, Active Listening, Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Grammar, Language Learning, Writing, Scheduling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a free website with WordPress

      Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Information Architecture

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Business Analysis & Process Management

      Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Business Process, Business Analysis, Process Mapping, Workflow Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Modeling, Business Process Management, Stakeholder Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      6.4K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Microsoft 365

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IBM

      Python for Data Science, AI & Development

      Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Automation, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Scripting, Data Structures, Data Processing, Data Collection, Application Programming Interface (API), Pandas (Python Package), Programming Principles, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      41K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Learning, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, Business Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Yonsei University

      First Step Korean

      Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Grammar, Vocabulary, Literacy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      52K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Imperial College London

      Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Ideation, Creativity, Resourcefulness, Curiosity, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Collaboration, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Yale University

      Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Risk Management, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Financial Services, Finance, Business Risk Management, Securities (Finance), Financial Policy, Capital Markets, Behavioral Economics, Banking, Corporate Finance, Governance, Insurance, Underwriting, Equities, Derivatives, Mortgage Loans, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      30K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Investment Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Investments, Return On Investment, Performance Measurement

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IBM

      Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Data Ethics, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, ChatGPT, Governance, Machine Learning, Business Transformation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computer Vision, Emerging Technologies, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Introduction to Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Data Collection, Data Mart, Data Warehousing, Data Storytelling, Apache Spark, Data Cleansing, Data Lakes, Data Visualization Software, SQL

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Build a free website with WordPress: Coursera Project Network
    • Business Analysis & Process Management: Coursera Project Network
    • Getting Started with Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Python for Data Science, AI & Development: IBM
    • English for Career Development: University of Pennsylvania
    • First Step Korean: Yonsei University
    • Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success: Imperial College London
    • Financial Markets: Yale University
    • Investment Risk Management: Coursera Project Network

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