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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Engineering, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Chemistry, Health Technology, Chemical Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Equipment

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      Rice University

      Engineering Project Management: Scope, Time and Cost Management

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Project Estimation, Scope Management, Project Controls, Project Scoping, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Schedules, Requirements Management, Engineering Management, Timelines, Scheduling, Project Management, Project Performance, Planning

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      University of Copenhagen

      Diabetes – the Essential Facts

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Treatment Planning, Community Health, Kinesiology, Surgery, Clinical Nutrition, Biology

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Health, Behavioral Economics, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Policy, Health Systems, Psychology, Policy Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Risk Analysis

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      Michigan State University

      Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Storytelling, Writing, Editing

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      Wesleyan University

      Data Analysis and Interpretation

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Modeling, Data Mining, Report Writing, Data Visualization, Unsupervised Learning, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Random Forest Algorithm, Decision Tree Learning, Quantitative Research, SAS (Software), Statistical Methods, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Programming, Data Management, Data Analysis, Statistics, Machine Learning

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Interviewing and Resume Writing in English

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Telephone Skills, Negotiation, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Rapport Building, Intercultural Competence, Professional Development, Personal Development, Executive Presence, Communication, Marketing Strategies, Business Writing, Business Research, Marketing Planning, Business Correspondence, Writing, Recruitment, Marketing Materials

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Strategising: Management for Global Competitive Advantage

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Business Strategies, Corporate Sustainability, Business Modeling, Supply Chain, Strategic Thinking, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Strategy, Emerging Technologies, Growth Strategies, Supply Chain Planning, Competitive Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Value Propositions, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Customer Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Business Ethics

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      University of Geneva

      Rédaction de contrats

      Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Vendor Contracts, Contract Review, Contract Management, Legal Risk, Commercial Laws, Service Level Agreement, Liquidation

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Microeconomics: When Markets Fail

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Economics, Socioeconomics, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Market Analysis, Public Policies, Tax, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Insurance

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      University of California, Irvine

      Project Management Project

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Peer Review, Budgeting, Project Planning, Timelines, Project Closure, Project Management, Project Documentation, Work Breakdown Structure, Accountability

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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, User Experience Design, Content Creation, Multimedia, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Media Production, Design Research, Emerging Technologies

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Engineering Project Management: Scope, Time and Cost Management: Rice University
    • Diabetes – the Essential Facts: University of Copenhagen
    • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change: Imperial College London
    • Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television: Michigan State University
    • Data Analysis and Interpretation: Wesleyan University
    • Interviewing and Resume Writing in English: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Strategising: Management for Global Competitive Advantage: Macquarie University
    • Rédaction de contrats: University of Geneva
    • Microeconomics: When Markets Fail: University of Pennsylvania

    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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