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      Coursera Project Network

      Création de Designs Marketing avec Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Marketing, Branding, Multimedia, Brand Management, Dashboard

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Working with BigQuery

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Reporting, Data Visualization, Big Data, SQL, Query Languages, Data Import/Export, Data Presentation, Google Cloud Platform, Data Warehousing, Data Sharing, Analytics

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      235 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Erstelle einen Instagram Business Account

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Facebook, Product Promotion, Promotional Strategies, Advertising, Branding

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Duke University

      Strategic Management for Churches

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Metrics, Culture, Business Priorities, Leadership, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Goal Setting, Communication

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      The Olympic Games and the Media

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Video Production, Culture, Media Production, Intellectual Property, Brand Management, Storytelling, Digital Communications, Facebook, Branding, Driving engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado System

      Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unity Games

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, UI Components, Data Import/Export, Debugging, File Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      326 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Diseño de Videojuegos: Una introducción

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Functional Specification, Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Software Design Documents, Interaction Design, Prototyping, C# (Programming Language), Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Llama for Python Programmers

      Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Open Source Technology, JSON, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Повествование и влияние: Эффектная коммуникация

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Leadership, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Non-Verbal Communication, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      English and Academic Preparation - Grad Track

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Active Listening, Literacy, Analytical Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Learning Strategies, Peer Review, Grammar, Organizational Skills, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Digital Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Digital Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Online Advertising, Google Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Google Ads, Marketing Channel, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Keyword Research, Marketing Planning, Paid media, Marketing Analytics, Social Media, Advertising, Blogs, Emerging Technologies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Fundamentals of Internal Business Communications

      Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Communications, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Drive Engagement, Strategic Communication, Business Communication, Target Audience, Active Listening, Employee Engagement, Business Writing, Leadership

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Création de Designs Marketing avec Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Working with BigQuery: Coursera Project Network
    • Erstelle einen Instagram Business Account: Coursera Project Network
    • Strategic Management for Churches: Duke University
    • The Olympic Games and the Media: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unity Games: University of Colorado System
    • Diseño de Videojuegos: Una introducción: Universidad de los Andes
    • Llama for Python Programmers: University of Michigan
    • Повествование и влияние: Эффектная коммуникация: Macquarie University
    • English and Academic Preparation - Grad Track: Rice 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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