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      Packt

      CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Full Training Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Security, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Threat Modeling, Business Risk Management, Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Secure Coding, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Proyecto Final - Programa Especializado en Marketing Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Media Buying, Performance Analysis, Paid media, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Relationship Management, Content Strategy

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      Revolution in Sports Media: Innovative Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Video Production, Branding, Revenue Management, Innovation, Target Audience, Online Advertising, Business Modeling, E-Commerce, Influencing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Theory, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Product Design Brainstorming with Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Brainstorming, Ideation, Product Design, Project Design, Design Thinking, Workflow Management, User Centered Design, Teamwork, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Innovation

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introducción al diseño de Mercadeo con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Advertising, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Facebook, Social Media, Graphic Design, Instagram, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea, crece y administra grupos de Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Management, Drive Engagement, Social Media Marketing, People Management, Marketing Analytics, Rapport Building, Growth Strategies, Organizational Skills

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      إلهام الأفراد وتحفيزهم

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Visionary, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Goal Setting, Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Expectation Management, Productivity, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Project Management Principles,Performance Domains,Tailoring

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Adaptability, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Organizational Leadership, Project Performance, Project Coordination, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Performance Measurement, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

      Value and Business Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Business Valuation, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Finance, Business Ethics, Return On Investment, Corporate Sustainability, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      L'investissement à impact : les fondamentaux

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investments, Project Finance, Governance, Entrepreneurship, Return On Investment, Private Equity, Financial Services, Loans, Due Diligence, Stakeholder Engagement

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      216 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      GenAI in Business: Strategies for Successful Execution

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Customer experience strategy (CX), Solution Delivery, Innovation, Performance Measurement, Solution Design, Risk Management, Business Process, Project Implementation, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Business Strategy, User Experience, Team Management, Continuous Monitoring

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Neuroscience of Leading High-Performance Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Storytelling, Coaching, Employee Coaching, Team Oriented, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Goal Setting, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Influencing

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      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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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

    • CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Full Training Guide: Packt
    • Proyecto Final - Programa Especializado en Marketing Digital: Universidad Austral
    • Revolution in Sports Media: Innovative Strategies: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
    • Create a Product Design Brainstorming with Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • Introducción al diseño de Mercadeo con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Crea, crece y administra grupos de Facebook: Coursera Project Network
    • إلهام الأفراد وتحفيزهم: University of Michigan
    • Project Management Principles,Performance Domains,Tailoring: LearnKartS
    • Value and Business Decision Making: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
    • L'investissement à impact : les fondamentaux: ESSEC Business 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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