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    University of Washington

    Business English Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Proposal Writing, Presentations, Sales Presentation, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Event Planning, Peer Review, Business Communication, Business Writing, Taking Meeting Minutes, Public Speaking, Business Planning, Microsoft PowerPoint, Meeting Facilitation, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, Data Visualization, English Language, Setting Appointments

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Improve Your English Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Cultural Diversity, Business Communication, Professional Networking, Cultural Sensitivity, Writing, English Language, Vocabulary, Intercultural Competence, Language Learning, Communication, Writing and Editing, Interpersonal Communications, LinkedIn, Instagram

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Data-Driven Decision-Making for Agile Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Dealing With Ambiguity, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Customer Analysis, Adaptability, Decision Making, Dashboard, Strategic Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Business Metrics, Data Strategy, Quick Learning, Business Analytics, Data Science, Data Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Risk Management, Change Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Presentations, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Storytelling, Active Listening, Driving engagement, Adaptability, Ingenuity, Creativity

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Email Etiquette

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Communication, Global Marketing, Intercultural Competence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Making Accessible Designs

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Multimedia, Content Creation, User Experience Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Visual Design, Diversity and Inclusion, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Creative Design, User Centered Design, Color Theory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Collaboration For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Positivity, Presentations, Storytelling, Optimism, Communication, Strategic Decision-Making, Verbal Communication Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Creative Problem-Solving, Empowerment, Brainstorming, Growth Mindedness, Root Cause Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Independent Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Cambridge

    The science of mind and decision making

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Psychology, Teaching, Decision Making, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Empathy, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Medical Imaging, Special Education, Electrophysiology, Differentiated Instruction, Human Development, Non-Verbal Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Washington

    Business English: Making Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentation, Persuasive Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Visualization, Marketing Materials, English Language

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Lesson | Small Talk & Conversational Vocabulary

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Professionalism, Interpersonal Communications, Communication

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google Data-Driven Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Stakeholder Communications, Sample Size Determination, Responsible AI, Verbal Communication Skills, Small Data, Decision Making, Stakeholder Analysis, Data Presentation, Sampling (Statistics), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Big Data, Data Sharing, Spreadsheet Software, Concision, Solution Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People

    Skills you'll gain: Spanish Language, Grammar, Vocabulary, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Writing

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular making small talk courses

  • Business English Communication Skills: University of Washington
  • Improve Your English Communication Skills: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making for Agile Organizations: Duke University
  • Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters: University of Michigan
  • Email Etiquette: LearnKartS
  • Making Accessible Designs: Adobe
  • Collaboration For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • The science of mind and decision making: University of Cambridge
  • Business English: Making Presentations: University of Washington
  • Lesson | Small Talk & Conversational Vocabulary: Georgia Institute of Technology

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