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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      A Guide to Diversifying and Transforming Football Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Change, Cultural Diversity, Governance, Advocacy, Social Justice, Organizational Structure

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Preparing for the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Cloud Security, Network Security, Identity and Access Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      Belles histoires d'entreprises à impact

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Waste Minimization, Business Ethics, Environment and Resource Management, Governance, Entrepreneurship, Product Lifecycle Management, Investments, Economic Development, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Innovation, Stakeholder Management

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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Salesforce Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Data Quality, Data Modeling, Data Integration, Business Process Automation, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Business Process, User Accounts, Dashboard, Data Import/Export, Automation, Identity and Access Management, Business Reporting, Data Security, Cloud Computing

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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Facebook Graphics in Visme

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media, Facebook, Advertising, Data Visualization, Graphic Design, Content Creation, User Accounts

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Aptly

      Google Search Advertising Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Content Performance Analysis, Advertising Campaigns, Performance Metric, Search Engine Marketing, Campaign Management, Pay Per Click Advertising, Keyword Research, Performance Measurement, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Marketing, Copywriting, Quality Assessment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Supply Chain of Agriculture

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Supply Chain, Food and Beverage, Supply Chain Systems, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Supply And Demand, Production Management, Environment and Resource Management, Market Dynamics, Technology Solutions, Consumer Behaviour

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Linux, Scripting, DevOps, File Management, Unix, Command-Line Interface

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      79 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      École Polytechnique

      Digital business - Grow on digital world

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Digital Assets, Business Transformation, Business Valuation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Modeling, Regulatory Compliance, Technology Strategies, E-Commerce, Innovation, Growth Strategies, Retail Banking, Market Dynamics, Business Strategies, Intellectual Property

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      27 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESADE Business and Law School

      La familia empresaria: individuo, dinámica y tiempo

      Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, Business, Family Support, Innovation, Business Leadership, Business Management, Business Transformation, Economics, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Entrepreneurship, Market Dynamics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), International Relations, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Demography, Decision Making

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      NIIT

      Developing Responsive Web Pages Using HTML5 and CSS3

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Mobile Development, UI Components

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      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Psychedelic Science and Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Mental Health Therapies, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Research, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Informed Consent, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Neurology, Social Studies, Ancient History

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • A Guide to Diversifying and Transforming Football Leadership: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Preparing for the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Exam: Microsoft
    • Belles histoires d'entreprises à impact: ESSEC Business School
    • Salesforce Integration: University of California, Irvine
    • Create Facebook Graphics in Visme: Coursera Project Network
    • Google Search Advertising Foundations: Aptly
    • Supply Chain of Agriculture: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps: Coursera Project Network
    • Digital business - Grow on digital world: École Polytechnique
    • La familia empresaria: individuo, dinámica y tiempo: ESADE Business and Law School

    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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