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      Kennesaw State University

      The Business of Cybersecurity Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Incident Response, Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Security Strategy, Information Management, Business Ethics, Performance Measurement, Compliance Management, Governance, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy

      4.8
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Models, Methods, and Artifacts

      Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Team Leadership, Project Coordination, Organizational Leadership, Management Reporting, Communication

      4.5
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Product Design Brainstorming with Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Brainstorming, Ideation, Product Design, Project Design, Design Thinking, Workflow Management, User Centered Design, Teamwork, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Innovation

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Rocket Science 101

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Environment, Physical Science, Climate Change Programs, Engineering Calculations, Geographic Information Systems, Scientific Methods, Manufacturing and Production, World History, Chemical Engineering, International Relations, Engineering Analysis, Electrical Power, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies, Timelines

      4.9
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      50 reviews

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      University of Washington

      مقدمة عن مخاطبة الجمهور - باللغة العربية

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Drive Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Stress Management, Leadership and Management, Human Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      310 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Portfolio Optimization using Markowitz Model

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Finance, Financial Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Investment Management, Risk Modeling, Equities

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      322 reviews

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      Codio

      Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence

      Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, Data Integrity, Debugging, Systems Design, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Data Security, Computer Hardware, Scalability, Version Control

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Simple Gantt Chart using Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Scheduling, Project Management Software

      4.5
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 365 and 2021

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Project Management Software, Scheduling, Project Performance, Project Coordination, Project Management, Microsoft 365, Timelines, Milestones (Project Management), Project Planning, Work Breakdown Structure

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Lund University

      Cities, Climate and Change: Pathways and Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Sustainable Systems, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Visionary, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research, Finance, Innovation, Strategic Partnership

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Hacer negocios con multinacionales y empresas en América Latina

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, International Finance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Global Marketing, Economic Development, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Strategy, Sustainable Development, Business Economics, Competitive Analysis, Growth Strategies, Economics, Natural Resource Management

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      مهارات العمل الجماعي: التواصل الفعّال في مجموعات

      Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Innovation, Team Building, Collaboration, Creativity, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Communication, Virtual Teams, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      370 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Business of Cybersecurity Capstone: Kennesaw State University
    • Models, Methods, and Artifacts: LearnKartS
    • Create a Product Design Brainstorming with Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • Rocket Science 101: University of Michigan
    • مقدمة عن مخاطبة الجمهور - باللغة العربية: University of Washington
    • Portfolio Optimization using Markowitz Model: Coursera Project Network
    • Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence: Codio
    • Create a Simple Gantt Chart using Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 365 and 2021: Packt
    • Cities, Climate and Change: Pathways and Opportunities: Lund University

    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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