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      Meta

      APIs

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Django (Web Framework), API Design, Software Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Test Tools, Debugging, JSON, Performance Tuning, Data Validation, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National University of Singapore

      Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Survey Creation, Persuasive Communication, Trustworthiness, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, Business Writing, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Organizational Structure, Communication, Professional Development, Stakeholder Communications, Business Correspondence, Writing, Peer Review

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Drive Engagement, Composure

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      363 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Historia del Arte: Del Arte Prehistórico al Renacimiento

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Anthropology, European History, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      561 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Strategic Leadership in Hospitality

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Control, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality Management, Social Media, Innovation, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Operations Management, Prototyping, Strategic Planning, Capital Budgeting, Search Engine Optimization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Writing, Generative AI, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Proposal Writing, Communication, Human Resource Strategy, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Internal Communications, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      544 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Generative AI for Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Debugging, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Pseudocode, Integrated Development Environments, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Installation, Cloud Applications, Code Review, Application Programming Interface (API), System Configuration, Web Development Tools, Software Development, Application Development, Data Ethics, Program Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Managerial Accounting: Tools for Facilitating and Guiding Business Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Performance Measurement, Cost Accounting, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Organizational Structure, Decision Making

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

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Health Care, Research, Patient Evaluation, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Pharmacology, Safety Assurance, Mental Health Therapies, Science and Research, Regulation and Legal Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      460 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Leadership in 21st Century Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Talent Management, Crisis Management, Innovation, Business Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication, Governance, Change Management, Decision Making, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Managing Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Management, Management Training And Development, Technical Communication, Team Management, Analytical Skills, Team Leadership, Statistical Inference, Statistical Modeling, Communication

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Regulations, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Public Health, Health Equity, Environment, Environmental Policy, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Systems Thinking, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Science, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pollution Prevention, Risk Management, Sanitation, Energy and Utilities, Mitigation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • APIs: Meta
    • Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace: National University of Singapore
    • Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations: IBM
    • Historia del Arte: Del Arte Prehistórico al Renacimiento: Universidad de Palermo
    • Strategic Leadership in Hospitality: Starweaver
    • Generative AI for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
    • Generative AI for Web Development: Scrimba
    • Managerial Accounting: Tools for Facilitating and Guiding Business Decisions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices: University of Minnesota
    • Leadership in 21st Century Organizations: Copenhagen 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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