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      Packt

      Baselines and Updating a Project with Primavera P6 PPM

      Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Scheduling, Project Schedules, Timelines, Project Performance, Benchmarking, Project Management Software, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Project Management, Performance Analysis, Variance Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Assessing and Improving Community Health

      Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Systems, Data Collection, Preventative Care

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea tu primera campaña con Facebook Ads Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Paid media, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Campaign Management, Instagram, User Accounts, Budget Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Hacer negocios con multinacionales y empresas en América Latina

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, International Finance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Global Marketing, Economic Development, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Strategy, Sustainable Development, Business Economics, Competitive Analysis, Growth Strategies, Economics, Natural Resource Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      249 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Basic Recommender Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Systems Design, Usability, System Requirements, Machine Learning Algorithms, Innovation, Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Future Healthcare Payment Models

      Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Managed Care, Care Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Medicaid, Business Metrics, Stakeholder Analysis, Payment Systems, Medicare, Performance Measurement, Cost Management, Insurance, Risk Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Get started with Asana

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Project Management, Project Coordination, Workflow Management, Timelines, Organizational Skills, Collaborative Software, Project Planning, Team Management, User Accounts

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      145 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Free Trial
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      University of Maryland, College Park

      AI in Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Customer Engagement, Marketing Analytics, Content Marketing, Generative AI, Social Media Marketing, Customer experience improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing Automation, Social Media, Customer Insights, Business Ethics, Predictive Analytics

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cognición encarnada

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Social Sciences, Psychology, Human Learning, Human Development, Culture, Human Computer Interaction, Computational Thinking, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Science and Research, Neurology, Embedded Systems

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Human Resources Management Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Performance Review, Human Resource Policies, Recruitment, Smart Goals, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Interviewing Skills, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Organizational Structure, Employee Onboarding, Health Care Administration, Internal Communications, Labor Law

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Publishing Visualizations in R with Shiny and flexdashboard

      Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Dashboard, Ggplot2, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Application Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Holistic Weight Management

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health, Exercise Science, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutritional Assessment, Social Sciences, Nutrition and Diet, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Health And Wellness Coaching, Kinesiology, Medical Devices, Nutrition Counseling, Coaching, Clinical Nutrition, Physical Stamina, Health Assessment

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Baselines and Updating a Project with Primavera P6 PPM: Packt
    • Assessing and Improving Community Health: University of Michigan
    • Crea tu primera campaña con Facebook Ads Manager: Coursera Project Network
    • Hacer negocios con multinacionales y empresas en América Latina: Universidad de los Andes
    • Basic Recommender Systems: EIT Digital
    • Future Healthcare Payment Models: Northeastern University
    • Get started with Asana: Coursera Project Network
    • AI in Digital Marketing: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Cognición encarnada: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Human Resources Management Essentials: Johns Hopkins 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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