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      L&T EduTech

      Electrical Power Distribution

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Substation, Electric Power Systems, Low Voltage, Three-Phase, High Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Control Systems, Construction, Automation Engineering

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      Stanford University

      Capacitación sobre COVID-19 para trabajadores de salud

      Skills you'll gain: Oxygen Therapy, Critical Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Airway Management, Personal protective equipment, Respiratory Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Acute Care, Telehealth, Infection Control, Medical Ultrasonography, Clinical Assessment, Vital Signs, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Patient Evaluation

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      IE Business School

      Foundations of Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Strategic Marketing, Resource Management, Business Process

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      201 reviews

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      Meta

      Desarrollador front-end de Meta

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Responsive Web Design, Design Research, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Version Control, User Experience Design, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Unix Commands, Usability, Web Design, React.js, Javascript, Algorithms, Mobile Development, Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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      506 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Professional Certificate Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      C# for .NET Developers

      Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Debugging, Event-Driven Programming, Model View Controller, Development Environment

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      284 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Empathy, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Team Management, Self-Discipline, Communication, Active Listening, Stress Management, Decision Making, Mindfulness

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      139 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Procurement Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Goal Setting, Communication, Business Research, Stakeholder Communications

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      232 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Sales Management, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Process, Microsoft 365, Resource Allocation, Microsoft Teams, Sales Operations, Lead Generation, Service Management, Marketing, Customer Data Management, Power BI, Customer Service, Customer Insights, Scheduling

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      77 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Sustainable Architecture, Building Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Construction, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

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      214 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Goldman Sachs

      Fundamentals of Negotiation, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Business Communication, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence

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      468 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Quality Improvement in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Run Chart, Qualitative Research, Pareto Chart, Public Health, Patient Safety, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Systems, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Care Management, Data Quality, Scientific Methods, Health Care, Health Informatics, Health Disparities

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      103 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Advanced Global Procurement and Sourcing

      Skills you'll gain: Supplier Quality Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Enterprise Resource Planning, Purchasing, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Strategic Partnership, Business Risk Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Derivatives, Organizational Structure, Consolidation, Target Audience, Talent Management, Quality Management, Robotic Process Automation, Supply Chain Management

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      Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Electrical Power Distribution:Ā L&T EduTech
    • Capacitación sobre COVID-19 para trabajadores de salud:Ā Stanford University
    • Foundations of Strategy:Ā IE Business School
    • Desarrollador front-end de Meta:Ā Meta
    • C# for .NET Developers:Ā Board Infinity
    • Emotional Intelligence in Leadership:Ā Coursera Instructor Network
    • Procurement Negotiation:Ā Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365:Ā Microsoft
    • Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction:Ā Johns Hopkins University
    • Fundamentals of Negotiation, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women:Ā Goldman Sachs

    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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