Directory Category: Skill Resources

Skill Resources

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A test preparation organization, specialized in CPA (Certified Public Accountant), U.S. CPA and other business-related preparation tests.  From time to time, the organization offers free workshops.

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This site offers a diverse selection of courses short courses from leading universities and cultural institutions from around the world. Subjects include: Business, IT, Psychology, Teaching, and more. A fee is required.

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The University of Chicago Data and Policy Summer Scholar Program provides an unique opportunity for top global undergraduate and graduate students to gain a foundation in data analytics, policy research and professional development. There are 2 programs to be offered virtually: 1) Data and Policy Summer Scholars (DPSS), a 7-week’s program for students with little coding experience to learn data analytics skills to conduct policy research. 2) PKU-UChicago International Policy Action Lab (IPAL), a 3-week program for students to learn applied econometrics to tackle pressing international policy research topics. A fee is required.

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Fundación Para La Tierra (PLT) is a conservation NGO focused on the conservation of Paraguay’s endangered habitats through scientific research, education and community engagement. The organization offers volunteer opportunities, internships, and online courses about primatology and conservation. A fee is required.

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Study Abroad Poland is a division of Study Abroad Compass, LLC. It was established with the goal of expanding academic year, semester, and summer opportunities for American and Canadian students who are specifically interested in the Polish language and culture. A fee is required.

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A company specialized in test preparation: Aptitude tests, cognitive ability tests, personality tests, civil service exams including Canadian Public Service Test Prep and more.

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This is the UK’s biggest graduate careers website. Prospects has 500 job profiles.  All the job profiles are researched and written by  expert HE career professionals.

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Information about all Diplomas of College studies (DCS) programs offered in the Colleges throughout Quebec.

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This site provides a quiz.  Each question on this quiz is an opportunity for you to describe the kinds of things you as a person can do, might like to do or the action that most fits you. When you have selected all of the choices that describe you, click “submit” to get your Holland Code and determine what career path(s) work best for you.

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CouseOnline is a database providing vocational courses from the UK’s leading online providers.  Categories include, business, nutrition, education and child care, photography, beauty, interior design and many more.

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Study.com provides test prep courses – MCAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT and more.  You can also choose video lessons and courses by subject.

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UNITAR’s #SheLeads4Peace Summer School is a unique opportunity for young women to gain practical and professional skills to master effective leadership for peace.  It is designed to allow participants to explore what being a leader for peace means to them and what they can do to contribute to realizing the change they want to see in their own communities and the world. Participants will build and gain confidence in their leadership skills as well as receive guidance and advice from professionals on how to navigate starting a career in peace and security. This experiential course will draw young women from all over the world to create a network of strong women working towards a common goal.  A fee is required.

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Explore employment in 2030 tools.  Discover the skills you’ll need in 2030 to succeed in your current job and compare these to others.

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the Yunus Emre Institute has offered students from around the world the opportunity to study the Turkish language in Turkey.  Participants should not have participated to Turkish Summer School previously and should hold a non-Turkish citizenship.  Deadline: End of March. A fee is required.

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This is a free personality test uniquely combines two powerful systems for evaluating personality type – Jungian Cognitive Functions and Personality Dichotomies.

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DiscoverPhDs is an online database of STEM PhDs, research projects and studentships in the UK. The website provides students with many in-depth guides covering a range of topics for those who are considering a PhD or already undertaking one.

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The Enterprise and the Environment Summer School is designed, delivered and managed within the University of Oxford. It is a programme intended for undergraduates, as well as recent graduates and young professionals passionate about leading environmental change.  A fee is required.

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This site offers resume templates and online resume building tool.

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This organization offers study programs in Business, Finance and Management. The length of the programs range from 1 week to 1 year.  They also provide summer programs in New York. A fee is required.

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This program is a collaboration between the University of British Columbia, BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital & Health Care Centre.  The program aims to foster research awareness and interest for undergraduate and medical students. A fee is required.

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Provides information on accredited business schools in the USA. They also provide a list of online business degrees.

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The SIGM is a four-week residential program that provides participants with a strong foundation in business management fundamentals. A fee is required.

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The United Nations Summer Study (UNSS) program, offered by The New School’s Graduate Program in International Affairs, puts graduate and undergraduate students on the ground in the United Nations and in New York City. Unlike other UN study programs, UNSS takes you beyond a narrow focus on security and diplomacy to investigate development, human rights, humanitarian action, peacekeeping and peacebuilding, and environmental and reform issues. UNSS coursework prepares you to understand and engage with contemporary issues, policies, and debates in international affairs. UNSS practicums, not found in any other UN summer program, enable you to gain hands-on experience in the UN system. A fee is required.

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Explore is an intensive French-immersion program that is offered during the spring and summer. If you are interested in learning or improving French and travelling to a new part of Canada, then Explore might be the perfect program for you.