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    Master business writing skills for clear and effective communication. Learn to write emails, reports, and proposals in a professional context.

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      Michigan State University

      Developing An Entrepreneurial Mindset: First Step Towards Success

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Lean Methodologies, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, Strategic Thinking, New Business Development, Creative Thinking, Business Development, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Innovation, Business Modeling, Overcoming Obstacles, Business, Risk Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      923 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Statistics, Analytical Skills, Experimentation, Critical Thinking, Research Design, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Regression Analysis, Probability, Correlation Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Continuous Delivery & DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Team Performance Management, IT Infrastructure, Test Automation, Team Oriented, Unit Testing, Information Technology Operations, System Testing, Software Testing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Business Management Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Process Management, Global Marketing, Business Process, Business Process Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Process Analysis, Financial Statements, Brand Management, Leadership and Management, Financial Analysis, Marketing, Team Leadership, Strategic Marketing, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Branding, Inventory Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      264 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Leadership Development for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Professional Networking, Team Motivation, Creative Problem-Solving, Team Management, Prioritization, Stress Management, Meeting Facilitation, Relationship Management, Goal Setting, Time Management, Relationship Building, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Self-Awareness, Communication, Professional Development, Mentorship, Teamwork, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, Writing, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, World History, European History, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      612 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Professional Skills for International Business

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professionalism, Resource Allocation, Time Management, Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, LinkedIn, Stakeholder Management, Delegation Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Relationship Management, Personal Attributes, Branding, Social Media

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      976 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ConsenSys Academy

      Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Interoperability, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Ledgers (Accounting), Business Modeling, Distributed Computing, Digital Assets, Data Sharing, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      842 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      ChatGPT for Beginners: Save time with Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, ChatGPT, Excel Formulas, Text Mining, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis Software, Unstructured Data, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Computers

      Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Data Loss Prevention, Computer Systems, Enterprise Security, Information Technology, OS Process Management, System Configuration, Microsoft Windows, Technical Support, Servers, Cybersecurity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      727 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Accounting for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Financial Statements, Accounting, Depreciation, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accrual Accounting, Business Metrics, Revenue Recognition, Asset Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      470 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      The Growth Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Lifelong Learning, Positivity, Overcoming Obstacles, Professional Development, Organizational Change, Employee Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Adaptability, Resilience, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Developing An Entrepreneurial Mindset: First Step Towards Success : Michigan State University
    • Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age : University of Michigan
    • Continuous Delivery & DevOps : University of Virginia
    • Business Management Essentials: Illinois Tech
    • Leadership Development for Engineers: Rice University
    • Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction: University of Virginia
    • Professional Skills for International Business: University of London
    • Blockchain: Foundations and Use Cases: ConsenSys Academy
    • ChatGPT for Beginners: Save time with Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Computers: Microsoft

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