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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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      University of Toronto

      iOS App Development with Swift

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Swift Programming, Model View Controller, Apple Xcode, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, Application Development, Objective-C (Programming Language), UI Components, Animations, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Interaction Design, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Graphics, Image Analysis, Persistence

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Administración financiera y su función en la empresa

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Performance Measurement, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Business Management, Stakeholder Management, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Aesthetics, Social Studies, Teaching, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      488 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Business English: Finance and Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Negotiation, Business Communication, Procurement, English Language, Business Writing, Budgeting, Communication Strategies, Financial Forecasting, Financial Data, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Economics, Influencing, Business Ethics, Presentations, Finance, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      616 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Digital Business Marketing with Easil

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Facebook, Digital Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Dashboard, Marketing, User Accounts, Business

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Geneva

      Cognition sociale

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Social Sciences, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Experimentation, Neurology, Research Methodologies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Giving Helpful Feedback

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Recognizing Others, Team Motivation, Tactfulness, Performance Review, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Staff Management, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, Creativity, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Designing the Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Governance, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Business Management, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Growth Strategies, Decision Making

      Build toward a degree

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      653 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Цифровий маркетинг і електронна комерція від Google

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Order Fulfillment, Media Planning, Social Media Campaigns, Google Ads, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Performance Measurement, Order Processing, Paid media, Customer Acquisition Management, Brand Loyalty, Search Engine Marketing, Target Audience, Search Engine Optimization, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Retention, E-Commerce, Marketing Analytics, Campaign Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Proofreading, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Content Management, Public Affairs, Web Content, Performance Reporting, Storytelling, Content Management Systems, Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Report Writing, Business Reporting, Social Media Content, Marketing Effectiveness, Generative AI

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations: IBM
    • iOS App Development with Swift: University of Toronto
    • Administración financiera y su función en la empresa : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Business English: Finance and Economics: Arizona State University
    • Digital Business Marketing with Easil: Coursera Project Network
    • Cognition sociale: University of Geneva
    • Giving Helpful Feedback: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Designing the Organization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite: DeepLearning.AI

    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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