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    Coursera

    Getting Started with Microsoft Excel

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Data Analysis, Gross Profit, Business Mathematics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.5K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    IBM Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, SQL, Unsupervised Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Transformation, Supervised Learning, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Literacy, Plotly, Data Mining, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Data Import/Export

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    149K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professional Development, Public Speaking, Relationship Building, Smart Goals, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Communication, General Networking, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Minnesota

    Identifying Transferable Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Intercultural Competence, Professional Development, Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Minnesota

    Communicating to Diverse Audiences

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Non-Verbal Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    51K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    Data Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Matplotlib, Data Visualization, NumPy, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Capital Markets, Behavioral Economics, Banking, Corporate Finance, Governance, Investments, Insurance, Underwriting, Derivatives, Market Dynamics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    32K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Time Management, Willingness To Learn, Productivity, Creativity, Self-Discipline, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Adaptability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    93K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    People & Soft Skills: Essential for Professional Success

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Problem Solving, Presentations, Collaboration, Root Cause Analysis, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Communication, Social Skills, Virtual Teams, Collaborative Software, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Complex Problem Solving, Persuasive Communication, Professionalism, Accountability, Time Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    5.5K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build a free website with WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management, Web Design, Logo Design, Web Design and Development, Content Creation, Creativity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    2.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Getting Started with Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Using Basic Formulas and Functions in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • IBM Data Science: IBM
  • Networking: University of Minnesota
  • Identifying Transferable Skills: University of Minnesota
  • Communicating to Diverse Audiences: University of Minnesota
  • AI For Everyone: DeepLearning.AI
  • Data Analysis with Python: IBM
  • Financial Markets: Yale University
  • Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects: Deep Teaching Solutions

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