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      University of Michigan

      Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Occupational Health, Environmental Regulations, Social Justice, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Public Health, Health Equity, Environment, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Health Systems, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Systems Thinking, Environment Health And Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Social Determinants Of Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Science

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      London Business School

      Future Ready Company

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Digital Transformation, Resilience, Operational Risk, Leadership Development, Business Transformation, Business Continuity, Team Motivation, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Organizational Change, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Responsible AI, Change Management, Machine Learning

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      181 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Virtual Machines, Package and Software Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Marketing Psychology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Governance, Thought Leadership, Storytelling, Culture, Customer Engagement, Innovation, Communication

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      177 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Market Research

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Proposal Development, Market Research, Research Reports, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Survey Creation, Statistical Analysis, Surveys, Correlation Analysis, Report Writing, Quantitative Research, Research, Science and Research, Market Analysis, Focus Group

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      630 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      AI Capstone Project with Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Computer Vision, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      662 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Writing, Generative AI, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Proposal Writing, Thought Leadership, Prompt Engineering, Human Resource Strategy, Business Transformation, Staff Management, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Gestión del alcance: el qué de la triple restricción

      Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Controls, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Project Documentation, Complex Problem Solving, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Analysis

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Fundamentals of Fluid-Solid Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Hydraulics, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanics, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Applied Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      727 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Introduction to Scrum Master Profession

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Team Building, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Meeting Facilitation, Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, User Story, Stakeholder Management, Job Analysis, Analysis, Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      CertNexus

      CertNexus Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Data Ethics, Governance, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Responsible AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Media Relations, Strategic Thinking, Communication Strategies, Business Leadership, Accountability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emerging Technologies, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management, Communication, Leadership, Learning Strategies, Test Planning

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      What is Palliative Care?

      Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Compassion, Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Care Coordination, Planning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health: University of Michigan
    • Future Ready Company: London Business School
    • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java: LearnQuest
    • Brand Management: Strategies for a Strong Brand: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Market Research: Queen Mary University of London
    • AI Capstone Project with Deep Learning : IBM
    • Generative AI for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
    • Gestión del alcance: el qué de la triple restricción: Universidad de los Andes
    • Fundamentals of Fluid-Solid Interactions: École Polytechnique
    • Introduction to Scrum Master Profession: SkillUp

    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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