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      ESSEC Business School

      L'innovation managériale en pratique

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Management Training And Development, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Business Management, Process Development, Leadership Studies, Adaptability, Employee Engagement

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Patrocinio Deportivo

      Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Proposal Development, Promotional Strategies, Event Marketing, Professional Networking, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Partnership, Branding, Stakeholder Analysis, Brand Awareness, Marketing Communications, Business Marketing, Business Relationship Management, Business Development, Communication

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      University of Washington

      U101: Understanding College and College Life

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Academic Advising, Time Management, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Planning, Collaboration, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Adaptability, Relationship Building

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      University of Michigan

      Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Teaching, Educational Materials, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Adaptability, Instructional Design, Higher Education, Innovation, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Planning

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      From Idea to Startup

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Risk Management, Product Development, Innovation, Communication, Business Risk Management, Persuasive Communication, Feasibility Studies, Verification And Validation, Interviewing Skills

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      778 reviews

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Old Norse Mythology in the Sources

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, European History, Storytelling, Culture, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

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      Rice University

      Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Programs, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Training, Human Resource Strategy, Strategic Planning, Diversity Awareness, Employee Retention, Demography, Workplace inclusivity, Benchmarking, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Human Resources, Recruitment Strategies, Peer Review, Organizational Development, Workforce Development, Leadership and Management

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Proyecto de diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo en ambientes digitales

      Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Quality Assurance, Systems Analysis, Solution Design, Digital Transformation, Technical Documentation, Continuous Monitoring

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Digital Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Pay Per Click Advertising, Google Ads, Marketing, Paid media, Digital Marketing, Data Ethics, Business Metrics, Augmented Reality, Consumer Behaviour

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      IBM

      Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python

      Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, LangChain, Generative AI, OpenAI, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Prompt Engineering, Web Development, Natural Language Processing, Application Development, Python Programming, Flask (Web Framework), Back-End Web Development

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      Rice University

      Self Awareness and the Effective Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Prioritization, Stress Management, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Leadership, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Communication, Adaptability

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      University of Michigan

      Healthy and Sustainable Foods and Products

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Nutritional Assessment, Sustainable Business, Nutrition and Diet, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainability Standards, Product Improvement, Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Health Assessment, Public Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry, Risk Analysis, Sustainable Engineering

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • L'innovation managériale en pratique: ESSEC Business School
    • Patrocinio Deportivo: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • U101: Understanding College and College Life: University of Washington
    • Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change: University of Michigan
    • From Idea to Startup: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Old Norse Mythology in the Sources: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Rice University
    • Proyecto de diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo en ambientes digitales: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Introduction to Digital Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python: IBM

    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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