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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles

      Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Adaptability, People Management, Performance Management, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAP

      Business Process Modeling and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Performance Measurement, Process Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Improvement, Gap Analysis, Business Process Improvement, SAP Applications, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, ChatGPT

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      إنشاء صفحة لنكدين إحترافية

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Dashboard, Social Media, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Professionalism

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Meta

      Database Engineer Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, Git (Version Control System), Database Development, MySQL, Databases, Database Application, Data Visualization Software, Version Control, SQL, Tableau Software, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Django (Web Framework), Project Management, Application Development, Python Programming

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      AI Basics and Tools for Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Design Software, Innovation, Music, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Practice Exam for CAPM Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Cost Management, Project Planning, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Leadership

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      117 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Digitales Business Marketing mit Easil

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Marketing Materials, Online Advertising, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Marketing, Branding

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Google Chat

      Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Spreadsheet Software, Project Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Digital Media and Strategic Planning in Technology Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Digital Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Business Modeling, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Content Marketing, Paid media, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Google Ads, Video Production

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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Intro to Operating Systems 2: Memory Management

      Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, System Programming, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Linux

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Workforce Development, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Collaboration, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Business Modeling, Business Research, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Succession Planning, Research, Business Development

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Business Communication, Crisis Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Communications, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Diversity, Global Marketing, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Branding, Active Listening

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      202 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Business Process Modeling and Analysis: SAP
    • إنشاء صفحة لنكدين إحترافية: Coursera Project Network
    • Database Engineer Capstone: Meta
    • AI Basics and Tools for Creativity: University of Michigan
    • Practice Exam for CAPM Certification: SkillUp
    • Digitales Business Marketing mit Easil: Coursera Project Network
    • Google Chat: Google Cloud
    • Digital Media and Strategic Planning in Technology Markets: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Intro to Operating Systems 2: Memory Management: Codio

    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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