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      Arizona State University

      Collaboration For Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Positivity, Presentations, Storytelling, Optimism, Communication, Strategic Decision-Making, Verbal Communication Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Creative Problem-Solving, Empowerment, Brainstorming, Growth Mindedness, Root Cause Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Independent Thinking

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de Chile

      Potenciando mi aprendizaje en el primer año de Universidad

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Organizational Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Lifelong Learning, Prioritization, Academic Advising, Personal Development, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Adaptability

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Leadership and Management, Discussion Facilitation, Philanthropy, Public Administration, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Review, Organizational Leadership, Community Development, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Case Studies, Analysis, Decision Making

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Gestion et Politique de l'eau

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Governance, Conflict Management, Environmental Laws, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Azure Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, No-Code Development, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Supervised Learning

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      268 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Historia del Arte: Del Barroco al Arte Posmoderno

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Timelines, World History, Culture, European History, Design Elements And Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      191 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Digital Marketing Institute

      Social Media and Social Content Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Instagram, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Advertising, Facebook, Digital Marketing, Paid media, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement, Target Audience

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Hacer negocios en América Latina

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Business Strategy, Innovation, International Finance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Market, Global Marketing, World History, Economics, Business Economics, Business Development, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Socioeconomics, Corporate Strategy, Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, Competitive Analysis, Business, Political Sciences

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Psychology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Governance, Thought Leadership, Storytelling, Culture, Customer Engagement, Innovation, Communication

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Team Software Engineering with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, LLM Application, Test Automation, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, Technical Documentation, Large Language Modeling, Dependency Analysis, Software Development Tools, Debugging, Code Review, Maintainability, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Manchester

      Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Team Oriented, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Practice Management, Stakeholder Management

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      674 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Цифровий маркетинг і електронна комерція від Google

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Paid media, Order Fulfillment, Media Planning, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Google Ads, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Performance Measurement, Order Processing, Customer Acquisition Management, Brand Loyalty, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Retention, E-Commerce, Marketing Analytics, Campaign Management

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Collaboration For Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Potenciando mi aprendizaje en el primer año de Universidad: Universidad de Chile
    • Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance: University at Buffalo
    • Gestion et Politique de l'eau : University of Geneva
    • Microsoft Azure Machine Learning: Microsoft
    • Historia del Arte: Del Barroco al Arte Posmoderno: Universidad de Palermo
    • Social Media and Social Content Strategy: Digital Marketing Institute
    • Hacer negocios en América Latina: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Team Software Engineering with AI: DeepLearning.AI

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