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      Board Infinity

      Mastering BFSI Interviews: Resumes & Mock Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Finance, Financial Analysis, Banking, Verbal Communication Skills, Branding, Relationship Building, LinkedIn, Business Writing, Presentations, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Voxy

      Intermediate English: Relaying Information

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Cooking, Communication, Active Listening, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar, Adaptability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Smart Canvas: Smart Chips, Templates and Collaboration in Google Docs

      Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Calendar Management, Document Management, Version Control, Scheduling, Business Writing, Email Marketing

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Board Infinity

      Generative AI in Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, Marketing Automation, Marketing, Data Ethics, MarTech, ChatGPT, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Email Marketing, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Advanced Analytics, Digital Advertising, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Natural Language Processing, Video Production, Computer Vision

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Voxy

      Intermediate English: The Media

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, English Language, Interviewing Skills, Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Vocabulary, Personal Development, Journalism, Language Learning, Grammar

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Writing Clean Code: 20 Code Smells & How to Avoid Them

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Code Review, Programming Principles, Debugging, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Zoho Corporation

      Key Skillsets for a Sales Representative

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Sales, Selling Techniques, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Communication, Overcoming Objections, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Presentations, Negotiation, Problem Solving

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Specflow and Cucumber for .NET Developers - The Master Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Gherkin (Scripting Language), Cucumber (Software), Behavior-Driven Development, .NET Framework, Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Case, User Story, Scenario Testing, Test Automation, Microsoft Visual Studio, C# (Programming Language), Acceptance Testing

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Kubernetes Essentials - Deploying and Managing Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, YAML, Containerization, Devops Tools, Application Deployment, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Infrastructure Architecture, Automation, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Building a Strong Business Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Planning, Customer Analysis, User Research, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Market Research, Marketing Strategies, Business Development, Target Audience, Business Strategy, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Value Propositions, Search Engine Optimization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Introduction to Hibernate

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Secure Coding, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), System Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Maintainability, Model View Controller, Java, Application Security, Hibernate (Java), Software Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Web Applications, Debugging, Continuous Monitoring, Transaction Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Knowledge-First Social Epistemology

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Peer Review, Journalism, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Sciences, Investigation, Probability & Statistics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Mastering BFSI Interviews: Resumes & Mock Interviews: Board Infinity
    • Intermediate English: Relaying Information: Voxy
    • Smart Canvas: Smart Chips, Templates and Collaboration in Google Docs: Google Cloud
    • Generative AI in Marketing: Board Infinity
    • Intermediate English: The Media: Voxy
    • Writing Clean Code: 20 Code Smells & How to Avoid Them: Packt
    • Key Skillsets for a Sales Representative: Zoho Corporation
    • Specflow and Cucumber for .NET Developers - The Master Guide: Packt
    • Kubernetes Essentials - Deploying and Managing Applications: Packt
    • Building a Strong Business Foundation: Packt

    Frequently Asked Questions about Academic Writing

    Academic Writing courses on Coursera focus on essential skills needed for writing in academic contexts:

    • Structuring and organizing essays, papers, and dissertations.
    • Techniques for clear, concise, and effective writing.
    • Research skills, including sourcing, evaluating, and citing scholarly articles.
    • Developing a thesis statement and supporting arguments.
    • Proper use of academic language and tone.
    • Editing and revising drafts to meet academic standards.
    • Avoiding plagiarism and understanding intellectual property rules.‎

    Coursera’s Academic Writing courses are designed for learners at various levels:

    • Beginners who are new to academic writing can start with introductory courses that cover the basics of composition and style.
    • Intermediate learners can develop their research and writing skills further, focusing on specific types of academic texts.
    • Advanced students and professionals can refine their expertise in scholarly writing and publishing.

    No matter your starting point, these courses provide the tools and guidance necessary to enhance your academic writing abilities.‎

    By participating in Academic Writing courses, you can earn several valuable credentials:

    • Certificates of completion that can be included in your educational portfolio or CV.
    • Professional certificates that demonstrate your scholarly writing skills to employers and academic institutions.
    • Specializations that comprehensively cover academic writing and related skills, preparing you for advanced study or professional research roles.

    These credentials can bolster your academic profile, particularly if you're considering further education or careers in academia, research, or publishing. ‎

    Enhanced academic writing skills can open up opportunities in several fields:

    • Academia and teaching, where high-level writing is fundamental for creating scholarly articles, lectures, and grant proposals.
    • Research roles in both public and private sectors, where writing clear, detailed reports is crucial.
    • Technical writing, where precision and clarity are essential.
    • Editing and publishing, where strong writing and analytical skills are needed to critique and improve others' work.
    • Content creation, including writing for educational websites, textbooks, and e-learning materials.

    Mastering academic writing not only supports your personal academic goals but also enhances your employability across diverse sectors that value clear and structured communication. ‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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