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      SAP

      Foundations of Business Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, SAP Applications, Systems Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Requirements, ChatGPT, Requirements Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Solution Design, Business Strategy, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, Communication, Critical Thinking

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      University of Michigan

      Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Geographic Information Systems, Organizational Change, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Geospatial Mapping, Culture Transformation, Spatial Data Analysis, Datamaps, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Organizational Strategy, Corporate Sustainability, Spatial Analysis, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Health Equity, Collaboration, Financial Analysis, Critical Thinking

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      Vanderbilt University

      Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Creative Thinking, Organizational Change, Risk Management, Business Strategies, Complex Problem Solving, Technology Solutions, Market Dynamics

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Northwestern University

      ما هي وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي؟

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Professional Networking, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Integrated Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Real Time Data, Peer Review

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Assertiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Black Lives Matter

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Organizing, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Advocacy, Demography

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Ethics, Culture, and Global Perspectives

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Culture, Cultural Responsiveness, Global Marketing, Branding, Brand Strategy, Corporate Sustainability, Intercultural Competence, Decision Making, Stakeholder Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Consumer Behaviour

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      التسويق للمشاريع الصغيرة عبر موقع التواصل الإجتماعي فيسبوك

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Customer Communications Management

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      Fractal Analytics

      Generative AI for Business Consultants

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Business Consulting, Leadership, Consulting, Management Consulting, Interactive Learning, AI Personalization, Customer Insights, Automation, Business Process Automation, Microsoft Copilot, Solution Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Data Manipulation, Excel Formulas, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Productivity Software, Debugging, Automation, Strategic Decision-Making

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Introduction to Complexity Science

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Network Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Social Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Policy Analysis, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Critical Thinking, Jupyter

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Program Management

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Resource Management, Leadership, Benefits Administration, Change Management, Governance, Communication

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

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

    • Foundations of Business Analysis: SAP
    • Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future: University of Michigan
    • Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture: Vanderbilt University
    • ما هي وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي؟: Northwestern University
    • التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Black Lives Matter: Johns Hopkins University
    • Ethics, Culture, and Global Perspectives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • التسويق للمشاريع الصغيرة عبر موقع التواصل الإجتماعي فيسبوك: Coursera Project Network
    • Generative AI for Business Consultants: Fractal Analytics
    • Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros: Coursera Instructor Network

    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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