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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

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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Financial Leadership in Hospitality

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Vendor Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Budget Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Performance Measurement, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Management, Operating Budget, Finance, Leadership

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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Portfolio Optimization using Markowitz Model

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Finance, Financial Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Financial Analysis, Investments, Risk Modeling

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      322 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introducción a la Gestión de Operaciones

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Process Improvement, Business Process, Operational Performance Management, Business Process Improvement, Service Improvement, Quality Management, Performance Measurement, Quality Control, Productivity Software, Inventory Management System, Capacity Management, Resource Utilization

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      88 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      The Basics of Rocket Science

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Chemistry, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Network Analysis for Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Data Visualization, Semantic Web, Statistical Methods, Text Mining, Data Structures, JSON, Social Media, Natural Language Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Presentations, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Target Audience, Active Listening, Employee Engagement, Business Writing, Leadership, Organizational Leadership

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Erstelle einen Instagram Business Account

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Facebook, Product Promotion, Promotional Strategies, Advertising, Branding

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care: Population Health

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Community Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Care Management, Health Systems, Health Care, Geriatrics, Health Policy, Behavioral Health, Preventative Care, Demography

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Benefits: Financial Protection, Growth & Assistance

      Skills you'll gain: Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Financial Services, Financial Planning, Insurance, Communication, Payroll Administration, Administration, Tax Management, Equities, Training Programs, Employee Retention, Employee Engagement

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Wetland Science and Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Monitoring, Community Outreach, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Land Management, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Laws, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Research Reports, Environment and Resource Management

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Proyecto Final - Programa Especializado en Marketing Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Media Buying, Performance Analysis, Paid media, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Relationship Management, Content Strategy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Foundations of Information Systems for Business: Howard University
    • Financial Leadership in Hospitality: Starweaver
    • Portfolio Optimization using Markowitz Model: Coursera Project Network
    • Introducción a la Gestión de Operaciones: University of Pennsylvania
    • The Basics of Rocket Science: University of Michigan
    • Network Analysis for Marketing Analytics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Fundamentals of Internal Business Communications : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Erstelle einen Instagram Business Account: Coursera Project Network
    • Value-Based Care: Population Health: University of Houston
    • Benefits: Financial Protection, Growth & Assistance: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    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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