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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Environmental Project Management: Stakeholder Outreach

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Stakeholder Management, Data Visualization, Persuasive Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Data Storytelling, Stakeholder Engagement, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Strategic Communication, Technical Communication, Trustworthiness, Project Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Regular Expressions in SQL

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Query Languages, Database Management Systems, Database Management

      4.9
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      كيفية إنشاء حساب إعلان وتحريره على موقع بينترست

      Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, User Accounts, Dashboard, Advertising, Account Management, Social Media, Marketing, Editing, Registration

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Simplilearn

      Mobile Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Automation, Online Advertising, Keyword Research, Promotional Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Web Analytics, Customer Acquisition Management, Product Promotion, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Metric, Customer Engagement, Advertising

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pittsburgh

      idea 2 IMPACT: An Introduction to Translating Assistive Health Technologies and Other Products

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Storytelling, Stakeholder Management, Solution Design, Project Planning, Business Planning, Innovation, Product Development, Market Analysis, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Regulatory Affairs, User Research, Problem Solving, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Customer Insights

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Erste Schritte in Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Sharing, Collaborative Software, Design Software, Content Creation, User Accounts, Social Media, Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Stanford University

      स्वास्थ्य कर्मचारियों के लिए कोविड-19 ट्रेनिंग

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Telehealth, Respiratory Care, Critical Care, Infection Control, Health Assessment, Emergency and Intensive Care, Patient Treatment, Safety Training, Vital Signs, Health Care, Infectious Diseases

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Feedback Loops: Team Feedback

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Team Motivation, Solution Delivery, Collaboration, Innovation, Resource Allocation, People Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Playing to Your Strengths by StandOut®

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Communication, Positivity, Personal Development, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Coaching, Problem Solving, Learning Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      UI Design using Figma: Create a Weather App Interface

      Skills you'll gain: Usability, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, UI Components, Mockups, Wireframing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Leading Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Business Transformation, Process Management, Leadership, Business Process, Organizational Change, Business Leadership, Business Communication, Change Management, Strategic Leadership, Storytelling, Communication, Innovation, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Manage Abrasive Workplace Behavior With Backbone

      Skills you'll gain: Disciplinary Procedures, Conflict Management, Leadership and Management, People Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Compassion, Human Resource Strategy, Self-Awareness, Employee Retention

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Environmental Project Management: Stakeholder Outreach: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Introduction to Regular Expressions in SQL: Coursera Project Network
    • كيفية إنشاء حساب إعلان وتحريره على موقع بينترست: Coursera Project Network
    • Mobile Marketing: Simplilearn
    • idea 2 IMPACT: An Introduction to Translating Assistive Health Technologies and Other Products: University of Pittsburgh
    • Erste Schritte in Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • स्वास्थ्य कर्मचारियों के लिए कोविड-19 ट्रेनिंग: Stanford University
    • Feedback Loops: Team Feedback: University of Michigan
    • Playing to Your Strengths by StandOut® : Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • UI Design using Figma: Create a Weather App Interface: Coursera Project Network

    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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