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      Coursera Project Network

      Enhance Organizational Communications with Slack

      Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Internal Communications, Organizational Skills, Business Communication, Team Management, Communication Strategies, Resource Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      LearnKartS

      Project Management Principles,Performance Domains,Tailoring

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Adaptability, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Project Performance, Team Performance Management, Project Risk Management, Team Management, Quality Improvement, Project Scoping, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Performance Measurement, Change Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Corporate Finance Institute

      Introduction to Capital Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Markets, Financial Market, Investment Banking, Securities Trading, Investments, Market Liquidity, Private Equity, Sales, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Business Acumen, Equities, Asset Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Program Management Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Governance, Project Management, Benefits Administration, Organizational Strategy, Performance Measurement, Scope Management, Resource Management, Risk Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Utrecht University

      Contemporary Palestinian History

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Research, Diplomacy, Case Studies, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Timelines, Governance

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea Diseños de Marketing en Redes Sociales con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media, Design, Typography, Data Import/Export, Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Duke University

      ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Communication, Trend Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Conformando tu estrategia digital

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Content Marketing, Email Marketing, Web Design and Development, Digital Communications, Event Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Industrial Relations: Fostering Workplace Climate

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Conflict Management, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Management Training And Development, Staff Management, Team Leadership, Labor Law, Workplace inclusivity, Human Resources, Communication, Compliance Management, Active Listening

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Transforming Your Company's Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Digital Transformation, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Transformation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Persuasive Communication, Employee Engagement, Data Strategy, Data Science, Storytelling, Analytics, Influencing, Agile Methodology, Organizational Change, Business Analytics, Data Quality, Leadership, Stakeholder Communications

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Peking University

      中级商务汉语——商务活动篇

      Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Negotiation, Language Competency, Business Relationship Management, Business, Communication, Event Planning, Verbal Communication Skills, Vocabulary, Cultural Sensitivity, Presentations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Interessen des durchschnittlichen Facebook Nutzers

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Persona Development, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Social Media Strategy, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Marketing Materials

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Enhance Organizational Communications with Slack: Coursera Project Network
    • Project Management Principles,Performance Domains,Tailoring: LearnKartS
    • Introduction to Capital Markets: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Program Management Fundamentals: LearnKartS
    • Contemporary Palestinian History: Utrecht University
    • Crea Diseños de Marketing en Redes Sociales con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business: Duke University
    • Conformando tu estrategia digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Industrial Relations: Fostering Workplace Climate: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Transforming Your Company's Data Analytics: University of Maryland, College Park

    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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