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    Learn basic Chinese language skills for beginners. Understand essential vocabulary, phrases, and grammar for everyday communication in Mandarin.

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      Coursera Project Network

      Excel for Beginners: Pivot Tables

      Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Google Sheets

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      142 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Excel for Beginners: Introduction to Spreadsheets

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Entry, Data Analysis Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      197 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Everyday Excel, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Data Management, Excel Macros, Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IBM

      Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Databases, Regression Analysis, Stored Procedure, Data Import/Export, Data Science, Programming Principles, Web Scraping, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      72K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Geriatrics, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Stress Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      413 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      IBM

      Introduction to Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Peer Review, Data Modeling, Databases, Stored Procedure, Relational Databases, Database Design, Query Languages, Data Science, Database Management, Big Data, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization Software, GitHub, Business Analysis, Cloud Computing, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      100K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google

      Prepare Data for Exploration

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Security, Google Sheets, Databases, Data Processing, Data Storage, Data Quality, Data Management, Data Collection, Relational Databases, SQL, Unstructured Data

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      22K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IBM

      IBM AI Foundations for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Mining, Generative AI, Big Data, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, ChatGPT, Digital Transformation, Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Business Process Automation, Data Architecture, Natural Language Processing, Market Opportunities, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      95K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Language Competency, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      429 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Web Development, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Application Development, Scientific Visualization

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Rice University

      Python Programming Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • Excel for Beginners: Pivot Tables: Coursera Project Network
    • Excel for Beginners: Introduction to Spreadsheets: Coursera Project Network
    • Everyday Excel, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL: IBM
    • Spanish Vocabulary: Meeting People: University of California, Davis
    • Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Introduction to Data Science: IBM
    • Prepare Data for Exploration: Google
    • IBM AI Foundations for Business: IBM
    • Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners: Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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