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      Universidad Austral

      Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Teaching, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Pedagogy, Aesthetics, Mathematics Education, Curriculum Development, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Geometry, Research, Collaboration, Science and Research, Critical Thinking

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      Northeastern University

      Mastering Negotiation Skills & Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Administration, Active Listening

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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Writing, Liberal Arts, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Studies, Research, Social Justice, World History, Public History, Cultural Diversity, Culture, European History, Advocacy, Political Sciences

      Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Leadership for Healthcare Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Planning, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Leadership, Business Planning, Patient Safety, Innovation, Telehealth, Team Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Design Thinking, Advocacy, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Decision Making

      Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Improving Math Engagement with Prodigy

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Science and Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Sociology, Political Sciences, Experimentation, Anthropology, Economics, Demography

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      50 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Assimilating into Your New Job

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Relationship Building, Planning, Recognizing Others, Team Oriented, Goal Setting, Expectation Management, Culture Transformation, Productivity, Adaptability, Communication, Business Writing

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      52 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Irvine

      Games, Sensors and Media

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Video Game Development, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Geographic Information Systems, Game Design, Augmented Reality, Animation and Game Design, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI), Global Positioning Systems

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Customer Communications Management

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      Packt

      Change Management Crash Course: Change Management 101

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Leadership Studies, Process Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning

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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

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      Skills you'll gain: Production Line, Marketing Effectiveness, Business Metrics, Performance Measurement, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Production Management, Market Share, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Return On Investment, Benchmarking

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      University of Minnesota

      Advanced Models for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Mathematical Modeling, Manufacturing Operations, Operations Management, Workforce Planning, Microsoft Excel, Resource Allocation, Finance, Analytics, Production Planning, Investment Management, Decision Making

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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Red de sentidos: Arte, educación y procesos creativos:Ā Universidad Austral
    • Mastering Negotiation Skills & Strategies:Ā Northeastern University
    • American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century:Ā Dartmouth College
    • Leadership for Healthcare Professionals:Ā University of Michigan
    • Improving Math Engagement with Prodigy:Ā Coursera Project Network
    • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1:Ā The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Assimilating into Your New Job:Ā Coursera Project Network
    • Games, Sensors and Media:Ā University of California, Irvine
    • Ų§Ł„ŲŖŲ³ŁˆŁŠŁ‚ Ł„Ł„Ł…Ų“Ų§Ų±ŁŠŲ¹ Ų§Ł„ŲµŲŗŁŠŲ±Ų© Ų¹ŲØŲ± Ł…ŁˆŁ‚Ų¹ Ų§Ł„ŲŖŁˆŲ§ŲµŁ„ Ų§Ł„Ų„Ų¬ŲŖŁ…Ų§Ų¹ŁŠ فيسبوك:Ā Coursera Project Network
    • Change Management Crash Course: Change Management 101:Ā Packt

    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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