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Free online courses you can finish in a day

These popular free courses all have top ratings, can be completed in 8 hours or less, and are among the most completed courses on Coursera.

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IT: 7 IT Career Paths and How to Get StartedOpens in a new tab | Key IT Skills for Your Career in 2021Opens in a new tab| IT Certification Roadmap: A GuideOpens in a new tab

Data Science: What Is a Data Scientist? Salary, Skills, and How to Become OneOpens in a new tab| 5 SQL Certifications for Your Data Career in 2021Opens in a new tab | Python or R for Data Analysis: Which Should I Learn?Opens in a new tab

UX design and project management: 9 Essential Skills for UX Designers in 2021Opens in a new tab | UI vs. UX Design: What’s the DifferenceOpens in a new tab? | UX Certifications and Bootcamps: Your 2021 GuideOpens in a new tab

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