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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Content Creation With Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Content Marketing, Marketing Materials, Copywriting, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Marketing Communications, Social Media Content, Prompt Engineering, Marketing, ChatGPT, Innovation, Business Ethics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Marketing Digital en Acción

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Campaign Management, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing, Target Audience, Content Creation, Digital Advertising, Goal Setting, Content Strategy, Marketing Channel

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Create video, audio and infographics for online learning

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Infographics, Multimedia, Peer Review, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Design Thinking, Media Production, Design, Storytelling, Scripting

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

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to KPIs: Measuring Success in Business

      Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Reporting, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Benchmarking, Operational Efficiency, Goal Setting

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Lund University

      Cities and Consumption: Urban Sustainability and the Sharing Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainability Reporting, Systems Thinking, Public Policies, Environment and Resource Management, Multimedia, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Analysis

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Adobe Premiere Pro for Beginners: Quickstart Video-Editing

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Adobe Premiere, Storytelling, Post-Production, Content Creation, TikTok, Timelines, Color Matching, File Management

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Orçamento e Cronograma de Projetos

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Cost Estimation, Project Controls, Project Estimation, Scheduling, Project Planning, Quality Management, Milestones (Project Management), Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Timelines, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Matrix Management, Dependency Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Corporate Communications

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Storytelling, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Social Media, Interpersonal Communications, Employee Engagement, Telecommuting, Public Relations, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Planificación y estrategia de marketing digital

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Customer Engagement, Brand Management, Digital Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Target Market, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Digital Transformation, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Content Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Lead Generation, Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Chino básico: Lenguaje y cultura empresarial

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Setting Appointments, Language Learning, Oral Expression, Language Competency, Hotels and Accommodations, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Video Production, Business Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Travel Arrangements, Telephone Skills, Communication, Hospitality, Scheduling, Greeting Customers, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Professional Networking

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Project Documentation, Earned Value Management, User Requirements Documents, Risk Management, Product Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership Studies, Kanban Principles, Waterfall Methodology, Business Process, Team Leadership, Project Schedules, Performance Management, Scaled Agile Framework, Project Management Software, Communication Planning, Business Modeling, Project Coordination, User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Exploring Emerging Technologies for Lifelong Learning and Success

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Growth Mindedness, Willingness To Learn, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development, Data Ethics, Learning Management Systems, Safety and Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Technology Solutions, Creativity, Digital Communications, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Collaboration, Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Content Creation With Generative AI: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Marketing Digital en Acción: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Create video, audio and infographics for online learning : Macquarie University
    • Introduction to KPIs: Measuring Success in Business : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Cities and Consumption: Urban Sustainability and the Sharing Economy: Lund University
    • Adobe Premiere Pro for Beginners: Quickstart Video-Editing: Coursera Project Network
    • Orçamento e Cronograma de Projetos: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Introduction to Corporate Communications: University of California, Irvine
    • Planificación y estrategia de marketing digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Chino básico: Lenguaje y cultura empresarial: Arizona State 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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