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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Comparative Research Designs and Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Research, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Political Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

      Vozes da Mudança Social

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Professional Networking, Growth Mindedness, Entrepreneurship, Self-Motivation, Action Oriented, Community Development, Social Justice, Relationship Building

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Advertise and grow your business on Facebook with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Creation, Advertising, Branding, Social Media Marketing, Photo Editing, Marketing, Graphic Design, Digital Advertising

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      INSEAD

      Introdução às Tecnologias Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Payment Systems, Distributed Computing, Data Integrity, Business Transformation, Information Privacy, Transaction Processing, Stakeholder Management, Design Elements And Principles, Scalability, Program Implementation, Innovation, Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Construya estrategicamente su red en LinkedIn

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Content Creation, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Social Media, Branding, Social Media Strategy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Fundamentos de analítica de datos educativos

      Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Education Software and Technology, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Learning Management Systems, Analytics, Looker (Software), Data Analysis, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Management, Data Visualization Software, Information Privacy, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea Videos para Redes Sociales con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Social Media, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Organizational Skills, Marketing, Marketing Communications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Managing Conflicts with Cultural and Emotional Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Management, Team Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Decision Making, Active Listening

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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Analysis with Python: Inform a Business Decision

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Promotional Strategies

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Western Australia

      Assessment, Interviewing and Onboarding

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Recruitment Strategies, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Interviewing Skills, Employee Onboarding, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      3.6
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Next-Generation AI Assistant: Claude by Anthropic

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Marketing Materials, Copywriting, ChatGPT, Drive Engagement, Generative AI, Product Promotion, Promotional Strategies, Content Creation, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Marketing

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Design and Development, Marketing, Workflow Management, Business Planning, E-Commerce, Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Process, Branding, Customer Relationship Management

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Comparative Research Designs and Methods: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Vozes da Mudança Social: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
    • Advertise and grow your business on Facebook with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Introdução às Tecnologias Blockchain: INSEAD
    • Construya estrategicamente su red en LinkedIn: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamentos de analítica de datos educativos: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    • Crea Videos para Redes Sociales con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Managing Conflicts with Cultural and Emotional Intelligence: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Data Analysis with Python: Inform a Business Decision: Coursera Project Network
    • Assessment, Interviewing and Onboarding: University of Western Australia

    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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