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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Gestion de projets de développement

      Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Cost Management, Risk Management, Timelines, Earned Value Management, Project Performance, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Risk Management, Project Controls, Budget Management, Project Planning, Procurement, Communication Planning, Scheduling, Project Management, Human Resources Management and Planning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Online Influence and Persuasion

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Network Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Mining, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics, Research, Data Collection, Influencing, Sociology, Persuasive Communication, Decision Making, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Influencing, Initiative and Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership and Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Cooperation, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Team Building

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Transforming Your Company's Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Digital Transformation, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Transformation, Data Literacy, Infographics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Persuasive Communication, Employee Engagement, Data Strategy, Data Science, Storytelling, Analytics, Influencing, Agile Methodology, Organizational Change, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Communications

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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      University of Toronto

      Transformational Leadership for Inclusive Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Influencing, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Change Management, Team Management, Advocacy, Innovation, Stakeholder Management

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Marketing Digital con Easil

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Content, Online Advertising, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Team Oriented

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

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      University at Buffalo

      Data Analysis and Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Statistical Process Controls, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Tableau Software, Data Analysis, Minitab, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Statistical Analysis, Data Quality, Process Analysis, Business Process, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Matlab

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      165 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Brand Strategy, Market Research, Professional Networking, Time Management, Branding, Target Audience, Business Modeling, Social Media, Prioritization, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Business Strategy, Marketing Materials, Business Planning, Recruitment, Presentations, Marketing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Infonomics I: Business Information Economics and Data Monetization

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Analytics, Asset Management, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Digital Assets, Information Management, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Valuation, Data Strategy, Performance Measurement, Business Economics, Data Management, Innovation, Accounting

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 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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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Gestion de projets de développement: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Online Influence and Persuasion: Johns Hopkins University
    • Influencing, Collaboration and Decision Making: Starweaver
    • Transforming Your Company's Data Analytics: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Diseño de videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Transformational Leadership for Inclusive Innovation: University of Toronto
    • Marketing Digital con Easil: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Analysis and Visualization: University at Buffalo
    • Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Infonomics I: Business Information Economics and Data Monetization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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