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      University of Minnesota

      Medical Technology and Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Equipment and Technology, Cost Benefit Analysis, Clinical Trials, Health Technology, Clinical Data Management, Financial Regulations, Program Evaluation, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Claims Processing, Health Care, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assessment, Medicare, Probability & Statistics

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Applying Data Analytics in Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, AI Personalization, Text Mining, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI

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      ESSEC Business School

      Les alliances qui changent les territoires : partenariats entre acteurs publics, acteurs privés et structures d'intérêt général pour le bien commun

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Strategic Partnership, Project Finance, Finance, Program Evaluation, Innovation, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Excellence in Online Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Adult Education, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Motivational Skills, Relationship Building, Technology Strategies, Professional Development, Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness, Adaptability, Constructive Feedback

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Safety and Security, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Health Equity, Risk Management, Media and Communications, Public Health, Vulnerability, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      210 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Serious Gaming

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Persuasive Communication, Education and Training, Culture, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Research, Simulations, Psychology, Emerging Technologies, Social Sciences

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Peking University

      Management Communication 管理沟通

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Public Speaking, Presentations, Business Communication, Interviewing Skills, Team Management, Communication, Business Writing, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Negotiation, Cultural Sensitivity

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Mobile App Development

      Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, iOS Development, Flutter (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Apple iOS, Android Studio, Application Development, Swift Programming, React Native, Apple Xcode, Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Cross Platform Development, Software Testing, Cloud Hosting, Data Management

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      144 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The World Bank Group

      Bajemos la temperatura: De la ciencia climática a la acción

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Water Resources, Scientific Methods, Adaptability, Environmental Science, Collaboration, Action Oriented, Energy and Utilities, Innovation

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      Northwestern University

      Modern Robotics, Course 4: Robot Motion Planning and Control

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Virtual Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Linear Algebra

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

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      Institute for the Future

      Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future

      Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Systems Thinking, Game Theory, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Interviewing Skills, Emerging Technologies, Ideation, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Creativity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Critical Thinking: A Brain-Based Guide for the ChatGPT Era

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Cognitive flexibility, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Thinking, Open Mindset, Complex Problem Solving, Independent Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Lifelong Learning, ChatGPT, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Medical Technology and Evaluation: University of Minnesota
    • Applying Data Analytics in Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Les alliances qui changent les territoires : partenariats entre acteurs publics, acteurs privés et structures d'intérêt général pour le bien commun: ESSEC Business School
    • Excellence in Online Teaching: Johns Hopkins University
    • Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication: The State University of New York
    • Serious Gaming: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Management Communication 管理沟通: Peking University
    • Introduction to Mobile App Development: IBM
    • Bajemos la temperatura: De la ciencia climática a la acción: The World Bank Group
    • Modern Robotics, Course 4: Robot Motion Planning and Control: Northwestern 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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