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      University of California, Irvine

      Mobile Marketing, Optimization Tactics, and Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Effectiveness, A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Campaign Management, Online Advertising, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Mobile Security, Marketing Strategies, Web Applications, Digital Media Strategy, Process Optimization, Usability Testing, Marketing, Content Marketing, Revenue Management, Sales

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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      HEC Paris

      CAPSTONE: Your Leadership Challenge

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Creative Problem-Solving, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Video Production, Storytelling, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Constructive Feedback, Self-Awareness

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Storying the Self: How Stories Shape our Identities

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Journals, Self-Awareness, Creativity, Personal Development, Cultural Diversity, Writing, Social Sciences, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Communication, Leadership

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Neural Basis of Imagination, Free Will, and Morality

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Social Sciences, Psychology, Anthropology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Neurology, Science and Research, Cultural Diversity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      كيف تفوز في المحادثات الصعبة| How to Win Tough Conversations

      Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Tactfulness, Communication, Emotional Intelligence

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Ethics, Technical Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Culture, Initiative and Leadership, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Human Development, Artificial Intelligence

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      商管研究中的賽局分析(二):資訊經濟學 (Game Theoretic Analysis for Business Research (2))

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Game Theory, Economics, Business Research, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Social Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Graph Theory, Machine Learning, Network Model, Statistical Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Natural Language Processing, Tensorflow, Research Design, Statistical Modeling, Data Collection, Social Sciences, Sociology, Amazon Web Services, Artificial Intelligence, Trend Analysis, Human Factors, Data Ethics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a High-Fidelity Prototype with Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mockups, Usability, Wireframing, Mobile Development, Collaborative Software

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      13 reviews

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Program Management: Prepare for PMI-PgMP Certification Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management, Risk Management, Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Governance, Organizational Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Firearm Purchaser Licensing Teach-Out: The Background Check Policy Not Enough People Are Talking About

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Public Safety and National Security, Advocacy, Public Health, Community Organizing, Research

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Chino básico: Los viajes de negocios

      Skills you'll gain: Hotels and Accommodations, Travel Arrangements, Business Communication, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Hospitality, Communication, Vocabulary, Cultural Sensitivity, Food and Beverage

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Mobile Marketing, Optimization Tactics, and Analytics: University of California, Irvine
    • CAPSTONE: Your Leadership Challenge: HEC Paris
    • Storying the Self: How Stories Shape our Identities: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Neural Basis of Imagination, Free Will, and Morality: Dartmouth College
    • كيف تفوز في المحادثات الصعبة| How to Win Tough Conversations: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 商管研究中的賽局分析(二):資訊經濟學 (Game Theoretic Analysis for Business Research (2)): National Taiwan University
    • Social Computing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Create a High-Fidelity Prototype with Figma: Coursera Project Network
    • Program Management: Prepare for PMI-PgMP Certification Exam: SkillUp EdTech

    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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