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      Johns Hopkins University

      The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Infectious Diseases, Advocacy, Data Collection, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      246 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Planificación y estrategia de marketing digital

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Customer Engagement, Brand Management, Digital Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Target Market, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Communications, Digital Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Digital Transformation, Customer Retention, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Lead Generation, Customer Acquisition Management, Content Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      214 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Creative Thinking and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Ideation, Brainstorming, Cognitive flexibility, Design Thinking, Open Mindset, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Manage and schedule content in Facebook Creator Studio

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Social Media, Facebook, Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Content Management, Analysis, Scheduling, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Dashboard, Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sustainable Business Enterprises

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Product Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Consumer Behaviour, Product Design, Environmental Issue, New Product Development, Innovation, Design Thinking, Market Opportunities, Business Strategies, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Business Development, Value Propositions, Communication Strategies

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      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      144 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Fundamentals of Internal Business Communications

      Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Communications, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Drive Engagement, Strategic Communication, Business Communication, Target Audience, Active Listening, Employee Engagement, Business Writing, Leadership

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Incident Management and Continuous Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Continuous Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Telecommuting, Threat Modeling, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Problem Management, Security Awareness, Employee Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Diseño de videojuegos

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Software Design Documents, Conceptual Design, Design, Experience Design, Usability, Persona (User Experience), Prototyping, Storytelling, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      330 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Radio y Televisión Española

      Competencias y habilidades esenciales en el entorno digital

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Live Streaming, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Social Media Management, Content Strategy, Web Content, Media and Communications, Content Creation, Journalism, Mobile Development Tools, Research, Digital Communications, Investigation, Social Network Analysis, Trend Analysis, Verification And Validation, Facebook, Data Validation, Open Source Technology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      MLOps Platforms: Amazon SageMaker and Azure ML

      Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, Amazon Web Services, Feature Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Serverless Computing, Amazon S3, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Python Programming

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for University Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Innovation, Curriculum Development, Enterprise Architecture, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Workforce Development, Education Software and Technology, Business Strategies, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      942 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Crisis Intervention, Community Health, Personal Development, Mental Health, Case Studies, Health Promotion, Positive Behavior Support, Recognizing Others, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Needs Assessment, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Planificación y estrategia de marketing digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Creative Thinking and Innovation: The University of Sydney
    • Manage and schedule content in Facebook Creator Studio: Coursera Project Network
    • Sustainable Business Enterprises: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Fundamentals of Internal Business Communications : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Incident Management and Continuous Improvement: LearnQuest
    • Diseño de videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Competencias y habilidades esenciales en el entorno digital: Radio y Televisión Española
    • MLOps Platforms: Amazon SageMaker and Azure ML: Duke 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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