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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 California, Irvine

      Types of Conflict

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Teamwork, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement, Assertiveness, Problem Solving, Active Listening, Communication, Decision Making

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM UI/UX Designer

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, User Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, User Experience, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), User Centered Design, Agile Methodology, Design Research, Usability, Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, Kanban Principles, User Interface (UI), Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Prototyping

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Immersify

      Nursing Fundamentals: Key Skills Training with 3D Simulation

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Nursing Care, Infection Control, Respiration, Emergency Response, Nursing Process, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Medical Emergency, Nursing Practices, Healthcare Ethics, Orthopedics, Active Listening, Nursing, Communication, Anatomy, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care, Patient Evaluation

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Brand Illustration: Create Stylized, Unforgettable Imagery

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Creative Design, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Brainstorming, Graphic and Visual Design, Verbal Communication Skills, Creativity, Professional Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Becoming a Linux Power User

      Skills you'll gain: Scripting Languages

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.2: Layout & Components

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Mockups, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, User Flows, User Interface (UI) Design, Information Architecture

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Business Sustainability in the Circular Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Reverse Logistics, Business Ethics, Waste Minimization, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Logistics Management, Pollution Prevention, Business Strategies, Economic Development, Environmental Policy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Branding Building Blocks: Craft a Compelling Moodboard

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Presentations, Branding, Design Strategies, Marketing Design, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Client Services, Target Audience, Adobe Photoshop, Color Theory

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Coding Interview Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Software Visualization, Pseudocode, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Technical Communication, Computational Logic, Program Development, Communication

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      SkillsBooster Academy

      Generative AI for SEO: Be the #1 Answer in AI Search

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Competitive Analysis, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing, Business Strategy, Business Ethics, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Research, Digital Media Strategy, Product Strategy, Marketing Materials

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      CVS Health

      CVS Health Call Center Customer Service

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Call Center Experience, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Growth Mindedness, Customer Service, Empathy, Interviewing Skills, Cross Selling, Retail Sales, Data Entry, Customer Relationship Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Upselling, Teamwork, Customer Complaint Resolution, Conflict Management, Product Knowledge, Communication, Time Management

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Toronto

      GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, GIS Software, Data Mapping, Data Visualization, Metadata Management, Query Languages, Global Positioning Systems, Quantitative Research, Data Compilation, Typography, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Image Analysis, Data Import/Export

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Types of Conflict: University of California, Irvine
    • IBM UI/UX Designer: IBM
    • Nursing Fundamentals: Key Skills Training with 3D Simulation: Immersify
    • Brand Illustration: Create Stylized, Unforgettable Imagery: Skillshare
    • Becoming a Linux Power User: Packt
    • Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.2: Layout & Components: Skillshare
    • Business Sustainability in the Circular Economy: University of London
    • Branding Building Blocks: Craft a Compelling Moodboard: Skillshare
    • Coding Interview Preparation: Meta
    • Generative AI for SEO: Be the #1 Answer in AI Search: SkillsBooster Academy

    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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