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      University of California, Irvine

      Internal Communications Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Employee Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Drive Engagement, Business Communication, Workplace inclusivity, Organizational Change, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Culture

      4.5
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Principles of Management

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Leadership and Management, Business Ethics, Business Management, Business Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Operations Management, People Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Decision Making, Leadership, Business Strategies, Performance Measurement, Critical Thinking

      4.7
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Software, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Problem Solving

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      333 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Dartmouth College

      Libertarian Free Will

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Creativity, Anatomy, Critical Thinking, Culture, Mindfulness, Liberal Arts, Physiology, Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning, Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Experimentation, Science and Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Agile Leadership Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Change Management, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Agile Project Management, Innovation, Culture Transformation, Leadership, Sprint Planning, Personal Development, Backlogs, Strategic Planning, Goal Setting, Prioritization

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      447 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Advanced Business Analysis: Elicitation & Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, User Story, Business Requirements, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Financial Analysis, Requirements Management, Business Process Modeling, Process Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Interviewing Skills, Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Collaboration, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      144 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Art and the Digital Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Public Policies, Liberal Arts, Digital Transformation, Community Development, Policy Development, Culture, Innovation, Creativity, Technology Strategies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Project Management: Control using the Earned Value and Risk

      Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Project Closure, Earned Value Management, Cost Management, Cost Control, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Planning, Business Management, Performance Metric, Forecasting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Howard University

      Foundations of Information Systems for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Information Systems, Business Systems, Business Technologies, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Enterprise Resource Planning, E-Commerce, Systems Analysis, Computer Hardware, Data Warehousing, Disaster Recovery, Networking Hardware, Business Ethics, Operating Systems, Business Process Management, Customer Relationship Management, Security Management, Business-To-Consumer, Data Security

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership Development, Leadership, Executive Presence, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Conflict Management, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Communication, Adaptability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Simple Gantt Chart using Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Dashboard, Scheduling, Project Management Software

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      118 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Internal Communications Framework: University of California, Irvine
    • Principles of Management: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries: Coursera Project Network
    • Libertarian Free Will: Dartmouth College
    • Agile Leadership Capstone: University of Colorado System
    • Advanced Business Analysis: Elicitation & Analysis: Starweaver
    • Sustainable Business Enterprises: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Art and the Digital Transformation: Copenhagen Business School
    • Project Management: Control using the Earned Value and Risk: Politecnico di Milano
    • Foundations of Information Systems for Business: Howard 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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