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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 Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Sales Enablement, No-Code Development, Financial Forecasting, AI Personalization, Sales, Responsible AI, Risk Management, Generative AI Agents, AI Product Strategy, Digital Transformation, Business Process Automation, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Innovation, Productivity, Operational Efficiency

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI Business School

    AI for Management & Management support

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Sales, Sales Enablement, Productivity, Sales Management, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, IT Management, LLM Application, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Artificial Intelligence, Operations Management, Business Transformation, Ideation

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Applied Digital Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Brainstorming, Web Content, Planning, Information Management, Research, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Computer Literacy, Critical Thinking, Data Ethics, Analytical Skills, Digital Communications, Intellectual Property, Investigation, Peer Review

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Information & Digital Literacy for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Information Management, Research, Digital Communications, Productivity, Document Management, Personal Integrity, Technical Communication, Computer Literacy, Education Software and Technology, Literacy, Reliability, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intellectual Property

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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

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 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, Human Resource Strategy, Productivity, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Business Process Automation, Innovation, Content Creation, Business Analysis, Ideation

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI Business School

    Introduction to AI for finance professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Risk Management, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, LLM Application, Finance, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, Business Transformation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    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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    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Foundations

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

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

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    Tsinghua University

    Learn English

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Liberal Arts, English Language, Social Sciences, Literacy, Language Learning, Economics, Interpersonal Communications, Psychology, Writing, Research, Business Management, Grammar, Higher Education, Oral Comprehension

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • AI for Customer care: AI Business School
  • AI for Finance: AI Business School
  • AI for Management & Management support: AI Business School
  • Applied Digital Literacy: The State University of New York
  • Information & Digital Literacy for University Success: The University of Sydney
  • Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens: The University of Hong Kong
  • AI for HR: AI Business School
  • Introduction to AI for finance professionals: AI Business School
  • Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified: Packt
  • Digital Literacy: Introduction to Using Computers: Coursera Instructor Network

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