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      Meta

      Meta Marketing Science Certification Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Marketing Analytics, Registration, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Data Analysis, Professional Networking, Statistical Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      218 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Scrum Master

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Scrum (Software Development), Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Agile Product Development, Team Management, Product Roadmaps, Project Closure, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Agile Software Development, Project Management, Product Management, Risk Management, Communication

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      484 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Unilever

      Measurement and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Marketing Analytics, A/B Testing, Advertising Campaigns, Smart Goals, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Value Propositions

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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      Negotiation Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Active Listening, Communication, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Strategic Partnership, Relationship Building, Leadership, Value Propositions, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making, Organizational Skills

      4.7
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      Kennesaw State University

      AI for Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Anthropic Claude, Predictive Modeling

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      104 reviews

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      University of Pennsylvania

      AI Applications in People Management

      Skills you'll gain: HR Tech, Responsible AI, Human Resources, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Machine Learning, Employee Retention, Predictive Analytics, Blockchain

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      289 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Data Analytics Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Large Language Modeling, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Data Analysis, Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis

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      140 reviews

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Gestión de la comunicación interna en las organizaciones

      Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Crisis Management, Communication Planning, Telecommuting, Target Audience, Communication Strategies, Organizational Change, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Virtual Teams, Business Ethics, Culture, Branding, Employee Engagement

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      256 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Workday

      Workday Basics Series

      Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Branding

      4.8
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      313 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Browser-based Models with TensorFlow.js

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Keras (Neural Network Library), JSON, Applied Machine Learning, Javascript, Deep Learning, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Web Applications, Machine Learning

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Supply Chain Management: A Learning Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Quality Management, Logistics Management, Supplier Management, Inventory Management System, Corporate Sustainability, Coordination, Value Propositions, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Consumer Behaviour

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Aesthetics, Social Studies, Teaching, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Cultural Diversity

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      490 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Meta Marketing Science Certification Exam: Meta
    • Scrum Master: SkillUp
    • Measurement and Analysis: Unilever
    • Negotiation Fundamentals: ESSEC Business School
    • AI for Everyday Life: Kennesaw State University
    • AI Applications in People Management : University of Pennsylvania
    • Data Analytics Foundations: DeepLearning.AI
    • Gestión de la comunicación interna en las organizaciones: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Workday Basics Series: Workday
    • Browser-based Models with TensorFlow.js: DeepLearning.AI

    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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