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      Politecnico di Milano

      FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials

      Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Computer Hardware, Performance Tuning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      247 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Lesson | Telephone Language

      Skills you'll gain: Telephone Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Professionalism, English Language, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
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      The University of Sydney

      Creative Thinking and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Ideation, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Design Thinking, Open Mindset, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Dartmouth College

      Libertarian Free Will

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Creativity, Anatomy, Critical Thinking, Culture, Mindfulness, Liberal Arts, Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning, Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Motion Arguments, Scientific Methods

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Community Health, Social Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Imperial College London

      Global Health Challenges and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Advocacy, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Health, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Health Systems, Environment, Environmental Policy, Immigration Law, International Relations, Health Care, Socioeconomics, Governance, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Mitigation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IE Business School

      Scale Up Your Startup

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Performance Measurement, Culture Transformation, Governance, Business Risk Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Corporate Strategy, Employee Onboarding, Go To Market Strategy, Risk Management, Sales Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance Management, Product Management, Sales Strategy, Process Development, Leadership

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      University of Washington

      Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Community Development, European History, Social Studies, World History, Ancient History, International Relations, Sociology, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      299 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      London Business School

      New Ways of Working in an AI World

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Leadership Studies, Business Transformation, Data Strategy, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Technology Strategies, Capacity Planning, Business Ethics, Human Capital, Business Strategies, Decision Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Rice University

      America Through Foreign Eyes

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Liberal Arts, International Relations, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Economics, Sociology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      400 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
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      Maven Analytics

      ChatGPT & Generative AI for Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Deep Learning, Excel Formulas, Analytics, Google Sheets, Machine Learning Methods, Large Language Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Python Programming, SQL, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University at Buffalo

      Applied Analytics and Data for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Operational Efficiency, Operational Excellence, ISO 9000 Series, Process Improvement, Decision Making, Quality Management Systems, Data Security, Internet Of Things

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials: Politecnico di Milano
    • Lesson | Telephone Language: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Creative Thinking and Innovation: The University of Sydney
    • Libertarian Free Will: Dartmouth College
    • History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
    • Global Health Challenges and Governance: Imperial College London
    • Scale Up Your Startup: IE Business School
    • Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities: University of Washington
    • New Ways of Working in an AI World: London Business School
    • America Through Foreign Eyes: Rice 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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