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      Xbox

      Brand Identity and Vector Graphics

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design Reviews, Branding, Style Guides, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Design, Design Thinking

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Advanced Rust Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Data Manipulation, System Programming, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Web Development, Debugging, Application Development

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Creative Design, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Software Visualization, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Predictive Analytics, Interactive Design, Program Development, Debugging

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Financiamiento en proyectos de infraestructura sostenible 

      Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Economic Development, Feasibility Studies, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Loans, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Finance, International Finance, Due Diligence, Innovation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Building AI Agents: Automation and NLP Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Automation, Business Process Automation, Software Development Tools, Prompt Engineering, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Performance Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Wie Sie ein Facebook Pixel einrichten

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Target Audience, Content Creation, Content Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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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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      Scrimba

      Advanced JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Javascript, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, Software Design Patterns, Data Management, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, Data Validation, Programming Principles, Web Development, Software Development, Debugging, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      UBITS

      Storytelling avanzado: comunicación de alto impacto

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Drive Engagement, Motivational Skills, Communication, Target Audience, Leadership

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Sprint Planning for Faster Agile Team Delivery

      Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Prioritization, Scope Management, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Scheduling, Capacity Management, Project Management, Workflow Management, User Story, Team Management, Timelines

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Mastering Spring Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Java, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Dependency Analysis, Maintainability, Software Design, Software Architecture, Testability

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Nutrition and Medical Weight Loss

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Surgery, Nutrition Education, Medical Terminology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Patient Evaluation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Brand Identity and Vector Graphics: Xbox
    • Advanced Rust Programming: Edureka
    • Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python: University of Michigan
    • Financiamiento en proyectos de infraestructura sostenible : Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Building AI Agents: Automation and NLP Foundations: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Wie Sie ein Facebook Pixel einrichten: Coursera Project Network
    • UI Design using Figma: Create a Weather App Interface: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced JavaScript: Scrimba
    • Storytelling avanzado: comunicación de alto impacto: UBITS
    • Sprint Planning for Faster Agile Team Delivery: University of Maryland, College Park

    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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