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Understanding US Trademarks: A Deeper Dive

Taught by Dana Robinson
Virtually every business has a trademark, whether they know it or not. Your trademark might be your most valuable asset.…

Business English: TOEIC Test Preparation – Writing

Taught by Speexx
Prepare for the TOEIC Writing test with our dynamic audio course! Designed for busy professionals and students alike, the Speexx…

Writing in Plain English

Taught by Mignon Fogarty
Plain English—writing that is clear and straightforward; targeted at the appropriate reading level; and free of jargon, wordiness, and clichés—is…

Supporting Non-Native English Speakers at Work

Taught by Peter Novak
Do you want to become a better ally to your superpowered multilingual colleagues and learn to speak English more inclusively?…

Legal Jargon Explained

Taught by Nkem Ekwukoma
Understanding legal jargon is essential for anyone dealing with contracts, negotiations, or legal matters. This course breaks down complex legal…

Legal Tips for Non-Lawyers

Taught by Nkem Ekwukoma
Demystify the legal landscape in this course with Nkem Ekwukoma, a business lawyer with over 20 years of experience. Nkem…

Good Leaders Send Signals: How to Do It in English

Taught by All Ears English
Innovation and creativity happen when employees feel that they are in a safe environment and know what’s on the company…

Here Is What I See: Helpful Business English for Sharing Your Project Vision

Taught by All Ears English
Project leaders are responsible for not only assigning tasks to their team but also for explaining what they envision as…

How to Share that You’re Ahead of Schedule: A Business English Primer

Taught by All Ears English
Successful projects have clear timelines. Once timelines are defined, contributors need to communicate their status as it relates to milestones…

Communicating Time Boundaries: A Business English Primer

Taught by All Ears English
Professionals in the workplace must know how to communicate time boundaries and constraints. This skill is especially crucial when individual…

Understanding US Patents: A Deeper Dive

Taught by Dana Robinson
Whether you are an inventor yourself, work at a company that innovates, or are part of a company where intellectual…

Talking Eyes Media: Multimedia Social Activism

Taught by Julie Winokur
Ed Kashi—a leading voice in the photojournalism and visual storytelling community—always wanted to disappear as a photographer. Julie Winokur—an accomplished…

Understanding Intellectual Property

Taught by Dana Robinson
How are you protecting your work? Author and attorney Dana Robinson gives you a high-level overview of intellectual property (IP),…

Small Talk for Non-Native English Speakers

Taught by Liesje Sandler
In business, small talk can have a significant impact. Casual and seemingly unimportant conversations can open doors to friendships, better…

Think Like a Lawyer to Make Decisions and Solve Problems

Taught by Kim Wehle
Why would any non-lawyer want to think like a lawyer? What’s the benefit of thinking like a lawyer? In this…

Writing with Commonly Confused Words

Taught by Mignon Fogarty
Have you ever had to cite a sight you saw while on site? English has many troublesome words that people…

Data for Good: Using Data Science in Nonprofits and NGOs

Taught by Martin Kemka
The revolution in data science has transformed, for better or worse, the way companies do business in the last few…

How to Organize Your Points in English Letters and Numbers

Taught by All Ears English
Many global professionals focus on pronunciation to be understood in English. However, there are other communication strategies to ensure that…

How to Put a Customer On Hold: A Business English Primer

Taught by All Ears English
Professionals in a customer service or administrative role must use the correct English vocabulary when they answer the phone and…

The Data Science of Nonprofit Service Organizations, with Barton Poulson

Taught by Barton Poulson
Learn how to use data science to do good. Data science can be a huge help to nonprofits that are…
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