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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

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Foundations of Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership Studies, Team Leadership, Performance Management, Agile Methodology, Communication

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Healthcare Data Quality and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Validation, Data Management, Data Cleansing, Health Information Management, Metadata Management, Health Informatics, Technical Communication, Change Control

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Corporate finance: Know your numbers 2

      Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Return On Investment, Cash Flows, Securities (Finance), Working Capital

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Effective Marketing in the Global Marketplace

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Marketing, Value Propositions, Global Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Diversity Marketing, Content Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Branding, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Engagement

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Business Writing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Innovation, Patient Coordination, Entrepreneurship, Customer experience improvement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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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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      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

      Baselines and Updating a Project with Primavera P6 PPM

      Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Scheduling, Project Schedules, Timelines, Project Performance, Benchmarking, Project Management Software, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Project Management, Performance Analysis, Variance Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      The Career Design Lab: Change your Job, Change your Life

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Positivity, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Negotiation, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Goal Setting

      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

    • AI in Digital Marketing: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Foundations of Project Management: Packt
    • Healthcare Data Quality and Governance: University of California, Davis
    • Corporate finance: Know your numbers 2: Macquarie University
    • Effective Marketing in the Global Marketplace: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Leadership: An Introduction: Johns Hopkins University
    • Professional Selling: Step 2 - Prepare Like a High-Performer: Kennesaw State University
    • Incident Management and Continuous Improvement: LearnQuest
    • The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality: American Psychological Association

    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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