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      HEC Paris

      CAPSTONE: Your Leadership Challenge

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Strategic Leadership, Accountability, Resilience, Personal Development, Business Leadership, Visionary, Innovation, Presentations, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Raison d’être et Entreprise à Mission

      Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Strategy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness, Governance, Corporate Strategy, Business Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Project Implementation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cognición encarnada

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Social Sciences, Psychology, Human Learning, Human Development, Human Computer Interaction, Computational Thinking, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Neurology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      AI in Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Customer Engagement, Marketing Analytics, Content Marketing, Generative AI, Social Media Marketing, Customer experience improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing Automation, Social Media, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Business Ethics, Predictive Analytics

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MathWorks

      Introduction to Computer Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Matlab, Data Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Feature Engineering, Medical Imaging, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Applied Machine Learning, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Becoming a Strengths Based Leader: Leading Standout® Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Recognizing Others, Team Building, Trustworthiness, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Team Motivation, Teamwork, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Visionary, Leadership Development, Peer Review, Professional Development, Employee Coaching, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Performance Management, Communication, Productivity

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Leadership: An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Business Ethics, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Influencing, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Agile Project Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Kennesaw State University

      Professional Selling: Step 2 - Prepare Like a High-Performer

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Process, Needs Assessment, Sales Pipelines, Sales Strategy, Verbal Communication Skills, Lead Generation, Telephone Skills, Overcoming Objections, Communication, Customer Engagement, Product Knowledge, Value Propositions

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Incident Management and Continuous Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Continuous Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Remote Access Systems, Telecommuting, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Employee Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Feedback Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Tactfulness, Empathy, Performance Review, Performance Management, Collaboration, Personal Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
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      American Psychological Association

      The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Human Development, Social Sciences, Biology, Trend Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Desktop Support, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, System Support

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • CAPSTONE: Your Leadership Challenge: HEC Paris
    • Raison d’être et Entreprise à Mission: ESSEC Business School
    • Cognición encarnada: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • AI in Digital Marketing: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Introduction to Computer Vision: MathWorks
    • Becoming a Strengths Based Leader: Leading Standout® Teams: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Leadership: An Introduction: Johns Hopkins University
    • Professional Selling: Step 2 - Prepare Like a High-Performer: Kennesaw State University
    • Incident Management and Continuous Improvement: LearnQuest
    • Feedback Skills: Packt

    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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