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      University of Colorado System

      Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Game Design, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Graph Theory, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Customer Personas in Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Insights, Customer Data Management, Target Audience, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Social Media, Product Knowledge, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Digital Marketing Institute

      Planning a Digital Marketing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Channel, Data Ethics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Digital Media Strategy, Customer Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Automation, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Decision-Making, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Strategic Thinking

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI for Project Managers and Scrum Masters

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Forecasting, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Workflow Management, Project Management Software, Innovation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital Transformation, Change Management

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      118 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Michigan

      Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Cultural Responsiveness, Advocacy, Sociology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Digital Media and Strategic Planning in Technology Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Digital Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Business Modeling, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Content Marketing, Paid media, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Google Ads, Video Production

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Meta

      الإعلان من خلال فيسبوك

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Campaign Management, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Facebook, Budget Management, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Performance Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Strategic Career Self-Management

      Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Adaptability, Professional Development, Dealing With Ambiguity, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Smart Goals, Brand Management, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Self-Awareness, Dashboard, Goal Setting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      304 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      GRAMMY GO

      Strategies for Audience Growth and Promoting Music Brands

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Digital Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer Engagement, Content Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing Strategies, Trend Analysis, Brand Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Campaign Management, Social Media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Strategic Partnership

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Networking and Security in iOS Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, iOS Development, JSON, Objective-C (Programming Language), OAuth, Authentications, Mobile Development, Single Sign-On (SSO), Secure Coding, Data Store, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Cryptography

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      254 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      E

      ESSEC Business School

      Entreprise et changement climatique

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Mitigation, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Environmental Issue, Business Transformation, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Stakeholder Engagement, Economics, Finance, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      البرمجة اللغوية العصبية | NLP

      Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Social Skills, Rapport Building, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Personal Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers: University of Colorado System
    • Create Customer Personas in Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Planning a Digital Marketing Strategy: Digital Marketing Institute
    • AI for Project Managers and Scrum Masters: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.: University of Michigan
    • Digital Media and Strategic Planning in Technology Markets: University of Colorado Boulder
    • الإعلان من خلال فيسبوك: Meta
    • Strategic Career Self-Management: The State University of New York
    • Strategies for Audience Growth and Promoting Music Brands: GRAMMY GO
    • Networking and Security in iOS Applications: University of California, Irvine

    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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