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    Social work courses can help you learn how to support individuals and communities through advocacy, counseling, and social services in a variety of settings.

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Successful Presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Cognitive flexibility, Composure, Adaptability, Creativity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Version Control Essentials: Coding with Git & GitHub

      Skills you'll gain: Software Versioning, Release Management, Open Source Technology, Software Installation, Configuration Management, Code Review, File Management, System Configuration

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced React – Testing & Firebase Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Software Testing, Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Real Time Data, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Medical Terminology

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Medical History Documentation, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Medical Records, Health Informatics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Orthopedics, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Gynecology, Urology, Anatomy, Electronic Medical Record, Pathology, Pharmacology, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Communication

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      University of Virginia

      Agile Meets Design Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, User Story, Design Thinking, Product Improvement, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Product Design, Product Development, User Centered Design, User Research, Persona Development, Innovation, Product Management, Discussion Facilitation, Software Development, Testability

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Interaction Design

      Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Statistical Analysis, Usability, Ideation, User Research, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Experimentation, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, Usability Testing, Human Computer Interaction, A/B Testing, Human Factors, Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, R Programming, Storyboarding

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 7

      Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, JSON, Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Network Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Infrastructure, Network Planning And Design, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Configuration Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      English Advanced C1

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Language Competency, English Language, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Literacy, Vocabulary, Writing, Environmental Issue

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Aptly

      Getting Started with TikTok

      Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Storytelling, Content Creation, Video Editing, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Drive Engagement, User Research, Target Audience, User Accounts, Demography

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      Macquarie University

      Adapting: Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Personal Development, Time Management, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Productivity, Professional Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Business Ethics, Business Writing, Leadership Development, Cognitive flexibility, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Communication

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      IBM

      Agentic AI with LangChain and LangGraph

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Governance, Collaborative Software, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Application Frameworks, Data Science

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      Meta

      What is the Metaverse?

      Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Virtual Environment, Digital Assets, Healthcare Ethics, E-Commerce, Collaborative Software, Blockchain, Diversity and Inclusion, Emerging Technologies, Research and Design, Social Studies, Economic Development, New Product Development, Content Creation, Safety and Security

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Successful Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Version Control Essentials: Coding with Git & GitHub: Packt
    • Advanced React – Testing & Firebase Projects: Packt
    • Medical Terminology: Rice University
    • Agile Meets Design Thinking: University of Virginia
    • Interaction Design: University of California San Diego
    • CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 7: Pearson
    • English Advanced C1: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Getting Started with TikTok: Aptly
    • Adapting: Career Development: Macquarie 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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