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      EDHEC Business School

      Investment Management with Python and Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Asset Management, Network Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Financial Data, Market Data, Unstructured Data, Web Scraping, Machine Learning, Social Network Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Risk Analysis, Risk Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      De-Mystifying Mindfulness

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Social Justice, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Environment and Resource Management, Critical Thinking, Trauma Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Backlogs, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Workflow Management, Sprint Planning, Team Building, Team Management, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Measurement

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      International Organizations Management

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Leadership and Management, Strategic Partnership, Marketing, Fundraising, Leadership, Governance, Public Policies, Business, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Diplomacy, World History

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Agile Meets Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, User Story, Design Thinking, Product Improvement, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Product Design, Product Development, User Centered Design, User Research, Persona Development, Innovation, Product Management, Discussion Facilitation, Software Development, Testability

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Responsive Website Development and Design

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, jQuery, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Experience Design, User Accounts, MongoDB, User Experience, Wireframing, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Interactive Data Visualization, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, User Interface (UI), Javascript

      4.5
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Marketing en redes sociales de Meta

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Content Performance Analysis, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Data Storytelling, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Campaign Management, Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Marketing Budgets, Marketing Effectiveness, Advertising Campaigns, Performance Metric, Advertising, Online Advertising, Facebook

      4.8
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Creativity, Team Management, Creative Thinking, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Creative Problem-Solving, Technology Strategies, Ideation, Strategic Thinking, Presentations, Business Modeling, Go To Market Strategy, Business Planning, Collaboration, New Business Development, Open Mindset, New Product Development, Market Opportunities

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      Meta

      Introduction to Back-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), Front-End Web Development, Responsive Web Design, JavaScript Frameworks, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Full-Stack Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), General Networking, Back-End Web Development, React.js, Web Servers

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Improving Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Cooperation, Negotiation, Competitive Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Peer Review, Music, Creativity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Computational Thinking for Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Computer Science, Python Programming, Computer Systems, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Debugging

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Investment Management with Python and Machine Learning: EDHEC Business School
    • De-Mystifying Mindfulness: Universiteit Leiden
    • Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum: IBM
    • International Organizations Management : University of Geneva
    • Agile Meets Design Thinking: University of Virginia
    • Responsive Website Development and Design: University of London
    • Marketing en redes sociales de Meta: Meta
    • Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Back-End Development: Meta
    • Improving Communication Skills: 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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