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    Packt

    Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified

    Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), OSI Models, Wide Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Network Switches, Network Planning And Design, Network Administration, Network Protocols

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    AI Business School

    AI for Customer care

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Productivity, AI Personalization, Workflow Management, No-Code Development, Responsible AI, Risk Management, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, AI Product Strategy, Training Programs, Personalized Service, Customer Service, LLM Application, Customer experience improvement, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI Business School

    AI for HR

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Risk Management, HR Tech, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Risk Analysis, Human Resources, Large Language Modeling, Brainstorming, Human Resource Strategy, Productivity, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Business Process Automation, Innovation, Business Analysis, Ideation

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI Business School

    AI for Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Generative AI, No-Code Development, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Productivity, Business Risk Management, Marketing Automation, Marketing Operations, Project Design, Workflow Management, Marketing, MarTech, LLM Application, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Ideation, Innovation

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Financial Statement Analysis, Human Capital, Process Analysis, Branding, Marketing, Process Management, People Management, Financial Reporting, Strategic Marketing, Capital Budgeting, Financial Accounting, Go To Market Strategy, Finance, Marketing Planning, Peer Review, Corporate Finance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    26K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Florida

    Personal & Family Financial Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Risk Management, Tax Management, Financial Statements, Investments, Insurance, Cash Management, Income Tax, Financial Management, Credit Risk, Budgeting, Portfolio Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Mathematics for Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Calculations, Data Analysis, Trigonometry, Engineering Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Computational Logic, Statistical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Calculus, Analytics, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Differential Equations, Statistical Inference, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Descriptive Analytics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    162 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft Excel Essentials: Get Started with Workbook Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Science, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Business Intelligence, Data Manipulation, Business Analytics, Data Management, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Customer Data Management, Record Keeping, Financial Analysis, Marketing Planning, Project Management, Event Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Digital Literacy: Introduction to Using Computers

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office, Email Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Security Awareness Training, Spreadsheet Software, Information Management, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Fraud detection, Business Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Business Intelligence, Financial Data, Business Research, Marketing Analytics, Talent Management, Financial Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Human Resources Management and Planning, Peer Review, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Operations Research, Financial Statement Analysis, Analytics, Financial Forecasting

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Content Creation, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Business Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Hong Kong

    Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Research, Investigation, Electronic Media, Digital Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified: Packt
  • AI for Customer care: AI Business School
  • AI for HR: AI Business School
  • AI for Marketing: AI Business School
  • Business Foundations: University of Pennsylvania
  • Personal & Family Financial Planning: University of Florida
  • Mathematics for Engineering: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Microsoft Excel Essentials: Get Started with Workbook Basics: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Digital Literacy: Introduction to Using Computers: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Business Analytics: University of Pennsylvania

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