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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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    179 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ISC2

    Access Control Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Cyber Security Policies, Identity and Access Management, Data Access, Security Awareness, Authentications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Advanced Interviewing Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Telephone Skills, Recruitment, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Compensation Management, Professionalism, Storytelling, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Analytical Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    147 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Financial Inclusion, Risk Management, Business Modeling, Innovation, Performance Measurement, Resource Management, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurial Finance, Finance, Stakeholder Management, Due Diligence, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    152 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Data Management, Learning Management Systems, Performance Testing, Virtual Environment, Data Analysis Software, Technology Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    503 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Electrical Power, Environmental Science, Environment, Economics, Sustainable Technologies, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Chemistry, Emerging Technologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    220 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Tropical Forest Landscapes 101: Conservation & Restoration

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Socioeconomics, Finance

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    170 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Aptly

    Marketing with TikTok

    Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Business Marketing, Online Advertising, Brand Marketing, Storytelling, Social Media, Content Creation, Performance Measurement, Content Marketing, Video Editing, Video Production, Social Media Content, Advertising, Digital Media Strategy, Advertising Campaigns, Performance Analysis, Marketing, Digital Advertising

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Hiring Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Talent Management, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Onboarding, Workforce Planning, Employee Retention, Diversity and Inclusion, New Hire Orientations, Job Analysis, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    176 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Econometria Básica Aplicada

    Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Economics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Probability & Statistics, Quantitative Research, Mathematical Modeling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    170 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Project Management and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Work Breakdown Structure, Earned Value Management, Configuration Management, Project Portfolio Management, Negotiation, Communication Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Project Schedules, Agile Methodology, Project Controls, Project Implementation, Product Roadmaps, Scheduling, Project Planning, Risk Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    99 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Family Support, Disabilities, Working With Children, Caregiving, Training Programs, Human Learning, Patient Education and Support, Special Education, Child Development, Advocacy, Curriculum Planning, Care Coordination, Instructional Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    191 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Access Control Concepts: ISC2
  • Advanced Interviewing Techniques: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world : University of Cape Town
  • Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom: University of California, Irvine
  • Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Tropical Forest Landscapes 101: Conservation & Restoration: Yale University
  • Marketing with TikTok: Aptly
  • Hiring Practices: University of California, Irvine
  • Econometria Básica Aplicada: Universidade de São Paulo

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