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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      لغة الجسد | Body Language

      Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Recognizing Others, Active Listening

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Resilience, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Business Transformation, Leadership, Personal Development, Strategic Leadership, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Change Management, Psychology, Storytelling

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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Scrimba

      Learn to code with AI

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Web Development, GitHub, Front-End Web Development, Version Control, Mobile Development, Application Deployment, ChatGPT, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Debugging, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Development, Database Application, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Machine Learning

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      118 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Gestion de projet : les bases de la réussite

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Team Building, Project Controls, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Organizational Leadership, Project Performance, Knowledge Transfer, Communication, Scheduling

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      136 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MathWorks

      Introduction to Image Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Matlab, Computer Vision, Spatial Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Graphical Tools, Data Access, Data Import/Export

      4.8
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      184 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT for Project Management: Execution, Tracking, Success

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Project Implementation, Project Documentation, Taking Meeting Minutes, Project Management, Brainstorming, Meeting Facilitation, Scheduling, Management Reporting, Team Oriented

      4.8
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Networking Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Model, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention

      4.7
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      129 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Presentations, LinkedIn, Cybersecurity, Applicant Tracking Systems, Market Research, Social Media, Business Research, Recruitment, Portfolio Management, Negotiation, Compensation Strategy, Recruitment Strategies, Communication

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Scalability, Distributed Computing, Big Data, Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux, Job Control Language (JCL), Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture

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      142 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Professional Selling: 3 Steps to High-Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Process, Overcoming Objections, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales, Cold Calling, Sales Presentation, B2B Sales, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, General Sales Practices, Needs Assessment, Rapport Building, Sales Pipelines, Solution Selling, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Lead Generation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Empowerment, Culture Transformation, Drive Engagement, Positivity, Business Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Positive Behavior Support, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
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      296 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Finance for Technical Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Estimation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Capital Budgeting, Budgeting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Income Statement, Cost Management, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Balance Sheet, Return On Investment, Risk Management, Financial Reporting, Finance

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      325 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • لغة الجسد | Body Language: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Learn to code with AI: Scrimba
    • Gestion de projet : les bases de la réussite: University of California, Irvine
    • Introduction to Image Processing: MathWorks
    • ChatGPT for Project Management: Execution, Tracking, Success: Vanderbilt University
    • Networking Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
    • Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep: IBM
    • Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Professional Selling: 3 Steps to High-Performance: Kennesaw State 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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