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      Universidad de Palermo

      Liderazgo y comunicación

      Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Team Management, Communication, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Non-Verbal Communication, Coaching, Cognitive flexibility, Goal Setting

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      280 reviews

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      University of Colorado System

      Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Intercultural Competence, European History, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Research, Research Methodologies, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

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      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Activismo y Movimientos Sociales

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Social Studies, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Culture, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Creativity, Content Creation, Media and Communications

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      26 reviews

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Create a Program Evaluation for Your Non-Profit

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Smart Goals, Surveys, Goal Setting, Survey Creation, Performance Measurement, Grant Writing, Data Collection, Research Methodologies

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      124 reviews

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Lesson | Get Ready for the Interview

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Professionalism, Communication Strategies, Communication, Executive Presence, Self-Awareness

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      115 reviews

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      EDHEC Business School

      Python and Machine-Learning for Asset Management with Alternative Data Sets

      Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Network Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Financial Data, Market Data, Unstructured Data, Web Scraping, Social Network Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Investments, Data Mining, Asset Management, Python Programming, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Risk Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

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      233 reviews

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      Berklee

      Copyright Law in the Music Business

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Music, Musical Composition, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Assets, Decision Making, Case Studies

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      700 reviews

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Social Sciences, Community Development, Environment and Resource Management, World History

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      60 reviews

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      Vanderbilt University

      Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Thought Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Creativity, Organizational Change, Risk Management, Business Strategies, Technology Solutions, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies

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      69 reviews

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      SaĆÆd Business School, University of Oxford

      The Intersection of Finance, Strategy, and Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Business Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Financial Reporting, Business Metrics, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Compliance Reporting, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Management, Performance Measurement, Corporate Strategy, Finance, Financial Services

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      63 reviews

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Marketing digital para E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, Marketing Analytics, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Marketing Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Goal Setting

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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Fundamentals of International Business

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Business Ethics, Global Marketing, Social Sciences, International Relations, Business, Political Sciences, Corporate Sustainability, Business Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Corporate Strategy, Economics

      4.5
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      100 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Liderazgo y comunicación:Ā Universidad de Palermo
    • Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims:Ā University of Colorado System
    • ART of the MOOC: Activismo y Movimientos Sociales:Ā Duke University
    • How to Create a Program Evaluation for Your Non-Profit :Ā Coursera Project Network
    • Lesson | Get Ready for the Interview:Ā Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Python and Machine-Learning for Asset Management with Alternative Data Sets:Ā EDHEC Business School
    • Copyright Law in the Music Business:Ā Berklee
    • Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
    • Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture:Ā Vanderbilt University
    • The Intersection of Finance, Strategy, and Sustainability:Ā SaĆÆd Business School, University of Oxford

    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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