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    • U

      Universidades Anáhuac

      Inteligencia Emocional: Un enfoque práctico

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Self-Discipline, Relationship Management, Leadership Studies, Teamwork, Empathy, Growth Mindedness, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Self-Motivation, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things: Communication Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Session Initiation Protocols, Android Studio, Android Development, Internet Of Things, Communication Systems, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Wireless Networks, Mobile Development, Application Development, Embedded Systems, Open Source Technology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      502 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Copenhagen Business School

      Innovation Strategy: Developing Your Fintech strategy

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Financial Services, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Banking, Business Strategy, IT Management, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Structure

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Generative AI for Business - A Leaders' Handbook

      Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Business Leadership, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Strategic Leadership, Deep Learning, Responsible AI, Corporate Strategy, Performance Measurement, Organizational Effectiveness, Data Ethics, Technical Consulting, Customer Engagement, Product Development

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Strategy II: Doing Business in The Global Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, International Relations, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Policy Analysis, Risk Management, Market Opportunities, Cultural Responsiveness, Case Studies

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      145 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Sustainability through Soccer: Systems-Thinking in Action

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainability Standards, Visionary, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Adaptability, Resilience

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Informative Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Data Visualization, Microsoft Office, Concision, Communication, Business Writing, Business Strategy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Erstelle Videos für soziale Medien mit Canva

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

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Design Reviews, Requirements Analysis, Engineering Management, Functional Design, Leadership, Systems Integration, Engineering Design Process, Software Systems, Technology Roadmaps, Reliability, Performance Measurement, Maintainability, Manufacturing Processes, Scalability

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Xbox

      Product Management Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Product Roadmaps, Stakeholder Communications, Competitive Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, New Product Development, Market Research, Product Strategy, Market Analysis, Agile Methodology, Product Requirements, Business Strategy, Value Propositions, Communication, Prioritization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Entrepreneurship, Business, Commercial Laws, Labor Law, Business Management, Contract Management, Staff Management, New Business Development, Organizational Structure, Corporate Tax

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      EIT Digital

      Basic Recommender Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Systems Design, Usability, System Requirements, Machine Learning Algorithms, Innovation, Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Inteligencia Emocional: Un enfoque práctico: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Internet of Things: Communication Technologies: University of California San Diego
    • Innovation Strategy: Developing Your Fintech strategy: Copenhagen Business School
    • Generative AI for Business - A Leaders' Handbook: Fractal Analytics
    • Global Strategy II: Doing Business in The Global Economy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Sustainability through Soccer: Systems-Thinking in Action: University of Virginia
    • Create Informative Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera Project Network
    • Erstelle Videos für soziale Medien mit Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Product Management Fundamentals: Xbox

    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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