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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      English Lower Intermediate B1.1

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar

      4.5
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      214 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo

      Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Project Design, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Case Studies, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Project Management, Project Closure, Sustainable Development, Program Evaluation, Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Procurement, Project Planning, Continuous Monitoring

      4.8
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      528 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      International and Cross-Cultural Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Negotiation, International Relations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      634 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Insper

      Gestão de Operações

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Quality Management, Process Management, Business Operations, Manufacturing Operations, Business Process, Inventory Management System, Production Management, Operational Analysis, Performance Measurement, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      581 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Business Sustainability in the Circular Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Reverse Logistics, Sustainable Development, Business Ethics, Sustainability Standards, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Issue, Waste Minimization, Environmental Regulations, Logistics, Climate Change Mitigation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      262 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Salud mental y atención comunitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Community Health, Cultural Diversity, Crisis Intervention, Social Determinants Of Health, Diversity Awareness, Substance Abuse, Cultural Responsiveness, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Health, First Aid, Health Equity, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Health Information Literacy for Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Integration, Data Dictionary, Data Validation, Health Informatics, Data Modeling, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Synthesis, Health Systems, Fraud detection, Data Management, Metadata Management, Health Care, Analytics, Clinical Data Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Analysis, Health Information Management, Data Literacy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      288 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Oceanography: a key to better understand our world

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Physical Science, Water Resources, Water Quality, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Chemistry, Environment, Environmental Science, Mechanics, Biology, Systems Of Measurement, Climate Change Mitigation, Remote Access Systems

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      284 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Developing Relationships

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Building, Working With Children, Classroom Management, Teaching, Community Outreach, Student Engagement, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Serious Gaming

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Case Studies, Culture, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Research, Simulations, Psychology, Program Evaluation, Emerging Technologies, Social Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      370 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      241 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of New Mexico

      International Business II

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Business Management, New Business Development, Business, Organizational Structure, Intercultural Competence, Workforce Management, Operations Management, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Economics, Market Dynamics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      796 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • English Lower Intermediate B1.1: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • International and Cross-Cultural Negotiation: ESSEC Business School
    • Gestão de Operações: Insper
    • Business Sustainability in the Circular Economy: University of London
    • Salud mental y atención comunitaria: Universidad de los Andes
    • Health Information Literacy for Data Analytics: University of California, Davis
    • Oceanography: a key to better understand our world: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Developing Relationships: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Serious Gaming: Erasmus University Rotterdam

    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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