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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 Michigan

      Decoding AI: A Deep Dive into AI Models and Predictions

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Media and Communications

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced Data Management in Azure Databricks

      Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Data Governance, Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, Real Time Data, Data Management, Data Integration, Data Pipelines, Data Quality, User Provisioning, Performance Tuning

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Effective Onboarding

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Employee Retention, Talent Acquisition, New Hire Orientations, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Relationship Building, Performance Metric, Drive Engagement, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Management, Internal Communications, Communication, Leadership Development

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAS

      Four Rare Machine Learning Skills All Data Scientists Need

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Customer Retention, Technical Communication

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      7 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Psalms and the Arts

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Creativity, Storytelling, Music

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      What Are Service-Level Agreements (SLAs)?

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level Agreement, Service Level, Service Management, Performance Measurement, Vendor Contracts, Customer Service, Cloud Services, Performance Metric, Expectation Management, Cloud Storage, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Negotiation, Communication

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      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea Posts Animados para Redes Sociales con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Social Media Content, Motion Graphics, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Multimedia, Organizational Skills, Marketing

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Imperial College London

      Applying Participatory Approaches in Public Health Settings

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Community Health, Diversity Awareness, Health Policy, Patient Education and Support, Community Outreach, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection

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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Alternative Investments and Taxes: Cracking the Code

      Skills you'll gain: Investments, Compliance Reporting, Tax, Tax Planning, Private Equity, Investment Management, Compliance Management, Financial Regulation, Tax Laws, Real Estate, Financial Market, Regulatory Requirements, Due Diligence, Financial Services

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Linux: Processes & System Resource Management for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Unix, Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, Debugging, System Monitoring, DevOps, Resource Management

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Ruby Scripting for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Scripting Languages, Scripting, Devops Tools, DevOps, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development Tools

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Diabetes Prediction With Pyspark MLLIB

      Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Apache Spark, PySpark, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Machine Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Decoding AI: A Deep Dive into AI Models and Predictions: University of Michigan
    • Advanced Data Management in Azure Databricks: Packt
    • Effective Onboarding: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Four Rare Machine Learning Skills All Data Scientists Need: SAS
    • Psalms and the Arts: Duke University
    • What Are Service-Level Agreements (SLAs)?: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Crea Posts Animados para Redes Sociales con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Applying Participatory Approaches in Public Health Settings: Imperial College London
    • Alternative Investments and Taxes: Cracking the Code : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Linux: Processes & System Resource Management for DevOps: 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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