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      Macquarie University

      Cultural intelligence: Become a global citizen

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Ethics, Cognitive flexibility, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Professionalism, Organizational Leadership, Global Marketing, Business Leadership, Collaboration, Culture, International Relations, Systems Thinking, Economics

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      West Virginia University

      Wood Science: Beyond Building

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economics, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Supply And Demand, Environmental Science, Product Knowledge, Materials science, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Engineering, Construction

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      University of London

      Introduction to Meteor.js Development

      Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Authentications, Web Development, Database Application, User Accounts, Application Security, Package and Software Management, Javascript, Software Installation

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

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      Arizona State University

      Communicating Your Best Self

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Virtual Teams, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Professionalism, Self-Awareness

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Experimental Methods in Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Technology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Analytical Chemistry, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Laboratory Equipment

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      313 reviews

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      University of Minnesota

      التحضير لإدارة الموارد البشرية

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Staff Management, People Management, Compensation Management, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Labor Law, Labor Relations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      282 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Team Building and Leadership in Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Virtual Teams, Team Management, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Intercultural Competence, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Dashboard, Microsoft 365, Data Visualization, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, No-Code Development, Business Process, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Analysis Software, Application Design, Customer Engagement

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      154 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ISAE-SUPAERO

      Flight mechanics - The basis

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Simulations, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Energy and Utilities, Engineering Analysis, Systems Of Measurement

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      471 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAS

      SAS Statistical Business Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Big Data, Plot (Graphics), Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Analysis Software, Advanced Analytics, Feature Engineering, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      223 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Desarrollador de Meta de IOS

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, User Research, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), Apple iOS, Restful API, Core Data (Software), Design Research, Version Control, Swift Programming, User Experience Design, Unix Commands, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, Git (Version Control System), Apple Xcode, Algorithms, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Mobile Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      177 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      AI Ethics in Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Case Studies, Risking, Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Accountability, Information Privacy, Business Strategies, Decision Making, Generative AI, Social Justice

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social work courses

    • Cultural intelligence: Become a global citizen: Macquarie University
    • Wood Science: Beyond Building: West Virginia University
    • Introduction to Meteor.js Development : University of London
    • Communicating Your Best Self : Arizona State University
    • Experimental Methods in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • التحضير لإدارة الموارد البشرية: University of Minnesota
    • Team Building and Leadership in Project Management: Microsoft
    • Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • Flight mechanics - The basis: ISAE-SUPAERO
    • SAS Statistical Business Analyst: SAS

    Why Learn Social Work?

    Social work is a practice-based profession focused on supporting individuals, families, and communities through challenges like poverty, mental health, and social inequality. It blends advocacy, communication, and problem-solving to promote well-being and social justice. Learning social work can prepare you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, education, policy, and human services.

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