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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking: Ideas to Action

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Product Development, Product Design, Performance Measurement, Strategic Thinking, New Product Development, User Feedback, Product Improvement, Prioritization, Customer experience improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision Making, Feasibility Studies, Collaboration, Risk Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Optimiere dein Instagram Business Profil

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Driving engagement, Advertising

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Negotiations

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Influencing, Business Ethics, Professionalism, Overcoming Objections, Stress Management, Active Listening

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      CertNexus

      Solve Business Problems with AI and Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Applied Machine Learning, Project Implementation, AI Product Strategy, Business Solutions, Solution Design, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning Algorithms

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Case Studies, Business Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Storytelling, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Interviewing Skills, Psychology

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      296 reviews

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      Macquarie University

      Повествование и влияние: Эффектная коммуникация

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Leadership, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Non-Verbal Communication, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Videography, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, Color Theory, Creativity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Lessons on Wisdom: Personal Leadership for Your Life

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Communication, Innovation, Personal Development, Curiosity, Productivity, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, People Development, Leadership and Management, Adaptability, Change Management, Growth Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Project Management: Control using the Earned Value and Risk

      Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Project Closure, Earned Value Management, Cost Management, Cost Control, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Planning, Business Management, Performance Metric, Forecasting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Marketing Digital: Desde SEO hasta Analítica de Datos

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategies, Email Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Marketing, Keyword Research, Content Marketing, Digital Transformation, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Strategy, Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Data Analysis, Paid media, Return On Investment

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unity Games

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, UI Components, Data Import/Export, Debugging, File Management

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      327 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      إدارة مخاطر المشروعات والتغييرات التي تطرأ عليها

      Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Communication Planning, Project Scoping, Project Performance, Risk Analysis, Scope Management, Project Management, Change Management, Leadership and Management, Project Documentation, Performance Measurement, Strategic Communication, Planning, Prioritization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Design Thinking: Ideas to Action: University of Virginia
    • Optimiere dein Instagram Business Profil: Coursera Project Network
    • Negotiations: University of Pennsylvania
    • Solve Business Problems with AI and Machine Learning: CertNexus
    • Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry: Case Western Reserve University
    • Повествование и влияние: Эффектная коммуникация: Macquarie University
    • The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image : California Institute of the Arts
    • Lessons on Wisdom: Personal Leadership for Your Life: Dartmouth College
    • Project Management: Control using the Earned Value and Risk: Politecnico di Milano
    • Marketing Digital: Desde SEO hasta Analítica de Datos: Universidades Anáhuac

    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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