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      University of California, Davis

      Building Basic English Skills A1/A2

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, English Language, Language Competency, Literacy, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      E-Business: Negocios Online

      Skills you'll gain: Online Advertising, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Google Ads, Digital Transformation, Email Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Business Modeling, Branding

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

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Lesson | Video Conferencing: Face to Face but Online

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Meeting Facilitation

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Reconstructing America's Story

      Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Social Justice, World History, Political Sciences, Storytelling, Policy Analysis, Diversity Awareness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Return On Investment, Consumer Behaviour, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Channel, Social Media Marketing, MarTech, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Network Model, Business Analysis

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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Gen AI: Navigate the Landscape

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Cloud Infrastructure, Information Privacy, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Business Solutions, Business

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a business profile on Twitter

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Account Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Dell

      Develop with Dell: IT Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Sales Process, Closing (Sales), Value Propositions, Active Listening, Selling Techniques, Sales Presentation, Prospecting and Qualification, Digital Transformation, Business Communication, Sales, Technical Sales, Data Centers, Sales Presentations, Inside Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Strategy, Customer Insights, Interviewing Skills, Outside Sales

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Working with BigQuery

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Reporting, Data Visualization, Big Data, SQL, Query Languages, Data Import/Export, Data Presentation, Google Cloud Platform, Data Warehousing, Data Sharing, Analytics

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Physiology, Biology, Anatomy, Communication

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Systems Thinking Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Organizational Change, Collaboration, Data Visualization

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introducción al Marketing de Redes Sociales con Visme

      Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Instagram, Marketing, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Marketing Design

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Building Basic English Skills A1/A2: University of California, Davis
    • E-Business: Negocios Online: Universidad de Palermo
    • Lesson | Video Conferencing: Face to Face but Online: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Reconstructing America's Story: University of Pennsylvania
    • Fundamentals of Digital Marketing: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Gen AI: Navigate the Landscape: Google Cloud
    • Create a business profile on Twitter: Coursera Project Network
    • Develop with Dell: IT Sales: Dell
    • Working with BigQuery: Coursera Project Network
    • Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals: National Academy of Sports Medicine

    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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