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      ESSEC Business School

      L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Systems Thinking, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Business Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Strategic Decision-Making, Risk Management, Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Innovation

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      Rice University

      Communication Skills for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Concision, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Writing, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Electronic Media, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Report Writing, Writing

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      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Ethics, Technology and Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Engineering Design Process, Business Ethics, Engineering Practices, Research, Value Engineering, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management Framework

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Art History, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Economics

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Omnichannel Retail Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Employee Retention, Workforce Development, Employee Training, Talent Management, Digital Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Supply Chain Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, E-Commerce, Customer experience strategy (CX), Supply Chain, Brand Strategy, Analytics, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Customer Insights, Performance Management

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      Imperial College London

      A Guide to Healthcare Innovation: Principles and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Design Thinking, Health Systems, Commercialization, Ideation, Health Care, Health Technology, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Development

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      Meta

      التسويق عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي على فيسبوك

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Paid media, Social Media Management, Campaign Management, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Goal Setting, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Advertising, Facebook, Budget Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Instagram, Marketing

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Project Management - Initiation and Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Feasibility Studies, Project Management Life Cycle, Contract Management, Change Control, Project Management, Change Management, Claims Processing, Project Planning, Organizational Structure, Project Implementation, Bidding

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      IE Business School

      Branding and Customer Experience

      Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Branding, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights, User Experience, Cross-Channel Marketing, Business Ethics, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Employee Engagement, Leadership

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Design: Creation of Artifacts in Society

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Prototyping, Architectural Drawing, Conceptual Design, Design, Product Design, Aesthetics, Design Thinking, User Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Needs Assessment, Ideation, Problem Solving

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Preventative Care, Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Systems, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      484 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite

      Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Android Development, Tensorflow, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Applied Machine Learning, Embedded Systems, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, Machine Learning

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité: ESSEC Business School
    • Communication Skills for Engineers: Rice University
    • Ethics, Technology and Engineering : Eindhoven University of Technology
    • At the Origins of the Mediterranean Civilization: Archaeology of the City from the Levant to the West - 3rd-1st millennium BC: Sapienza University of Rome
    • Omnichannel Retail Strategy: University of Pennsylvania
    • A Guide to Healthcare Innovation: Principles and Practice : Imperial College London
    • التسويق عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي على فيسبوك: Meta
    • Project Management - Initiation and Planning: L&T EduTech
    • Branding and Customer Experience: IE Business School
    • Design: Creation of Artifacts in Society: University of Pennsylvania

    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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