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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Learning Strategies, Teamwork, Instructional Design, Innovation, Complex Problem Solving, Digital Transformation, Constructive Feedback, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      The Art and Science of Economic Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Political Sciences, Economics, Market Dynamics, Governance, Program Implementation, Decision Making

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Periodismo digital y combate a las fake news

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Research, Investigation, Media and Communications, Writing, Interviewing Skills, Community Outreach, Public Affairs, Cybersecurity, Storytelling, Content Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Fraud detection, Diversity Awareness, Editing

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      DiseƱo Instruccional: Aprendizaje activo y Pedagogƭa digital

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Pedagogy, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Learning Management Systems, Innovation, Quality Assurance, Planning, Curriculum Development, Systems Analysis, Solution Design, Design Strategies, Digital Transformation, Digital Media Strategy, Technical Documentation, Creativity, Virtual Environment, Continuous Monitoring

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, Peer Review, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, World History, Culture, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Feminismo, gƩnero y polƭtica

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Culture, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, World History, Economics

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      Ɖcole Polytechnique FĆ©dĆ©rale de Lausanne

      MobilitƩ et urbanisme

      Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Civil Engineering, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Research, Public Policies

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      University of Copenhagen

      European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Immigration Law, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Case Law, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Governance

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      Vanderbilt University

      Innovative Teaching with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Personalization, Innovation, Brainstorming, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI

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      Stanford University

      The AI Awakening: Implications for the Economy and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Workforce Development, OpenAI, Employee Training, Socioeconomics, Digital Transformation, AI Product Strategy, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Economics

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Igualdad de gƩnero y derechos humanos

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Responsiveness, Advocacy, Public Policies

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      The University of Sydney

      Critical Thinking Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Writing, Research, Higher Education, Complex Problem Solving

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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria:Ā Universitat de Barcelona
    • The Art and Science of Economic Policy:Ā Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Periodismo digital y combate a las fake news:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
    • DiseƱo Instruccional: Aprendizaje activo y PedagogĆ­a digital:Ā Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past:Ā Rice University
    • Feminismo, gĆ©nero y polĆ­tica:Ā Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • MobilitĆ© et urbanisme: École Polytechnique FĆ©dĆ©rale de Lausanne
    • European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges:Ā University of Copenhagen
    • Innovative Teaching with ChatGPT:Ā Vanderbilt University
    • The AI Awakening: Implications for the Economy and Society:Ā Stanford University

    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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