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      Coursera Project Network

      Create environmental awareness content with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Production, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Experimental Methods in Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Analytical Skills, Biochemistry, Laboratory Experience, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Systems Engineering, Life Sciences, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Image Analysis, Laboratory Equipment

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      313 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Melbourne

      Foundations of International Psychiatry

      Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Medical History Documentation, Healthcare Ethics, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Mental Health, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing Skills, Rapport Building, Behavioral Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      196 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAP

      Foundations of Business Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, SAP Applications, Systems Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Requirements, ChatGPT, Requirements Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Solution Design, Business Strategy, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, Communication, Critical Thinking

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      مبادئ التسويق على وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Instagram, Facebook, Brand Awareness, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Analytics, Business

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Actúa ante el dolor crónico

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Stress Management, Goal Setting, Resilience, Treatment Planning, Physical Therapy, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Mindfulness, Chronic Diseases, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      288 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Resume and Cover Letter with Google Docs

      Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Document Management, Google Workspace, File Management, Personal Attributes, Personal Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado System

      More C# Programming and Unity

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Data Structures, Application Development, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cross Platform Development, Scripting, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      618 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Machine Learning Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Python Programming, Tensorflow, Regression Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      DevOps, DataOps, MLOps

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Containerization, Rust (Programming Language), DevOps, Applied Machine Learning, Cloud Solutions, CI/CD, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Serverless Computing, Application Frameworks, Docker (Software), Generative AI Agents, GitHub, Command-Line Interface, Big Data

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      184 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Advanced Interviewing Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Telephone Skills, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Professionalism, Active Listening, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Analytical Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Olay

      Cosmetic Formulation Science

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Testing, Chemistry, Safety Assurance, Product Testing, Record Keeping, Product Development, Personal Care, Systems Of Measurement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Create environmental awareness content with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Experimental Methods in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Foundations of International Psychiatry: The University of Melbourne
    • Foundations of Business Analysis: SAP
    • مبادئ التسويق على وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي: Coursera Project Network
    • Actúa ante el dolor crónico: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Create a Resume and Cover Letter with Google Docs: Coursera Project Network
    • More C# Programming and Unity: University of Colorado System
    • Machine Learning Capstone: IBM
    • DevOps, DataOps, MLOps: Duke University

    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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