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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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      Pearson

      AWS Developer: Unit 11

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Applications, Scalability, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Containerization, Application Development, Cloud API

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to design Facebook and IG stories using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Instagram, Content Creation, Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Design, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing

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      Starweaver

      Executive Communication Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Business Writing, Concision, Non-Verbal Communication, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Empathy, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Rapport Building, Grammar, Business Leadership, ChatGPT, Business Transformation, Communication, Technical Documentation, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing Communications, Media and Communications

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Step Into SQL with Jupyter Notebooks

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), MySQL, Collaborative Software, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Data Access, Jupyter

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Experience Design, Design Reviews, Wireframing, Usability Testing, User Research, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Mockups, User Flows, Information Architecture

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Nursing Assistant Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Anatomy, Pathology, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Assistance, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Professionalism, Direct Patient Care, Professional Development, Caregiving, Medical Records, Toileting, Patient Education and Support, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Biology, Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Adobe Lightroom Essentials Pt. 1: Editing & Color Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Editing, Color Theory, Data Import/Export

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, HVAC, Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Plant Operations and Management, Process Analysis, Environmental Science

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      Skillshare

      Street Photography: Post-Production & Lifelong Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Post-Production, Adobe Photoshop, Creativity, Adobe InDesign, Storytelling

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Introduction to Complex Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Graphing

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      Lund University

      Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Socioeconomics, Sustainability Reporting, Land Management, Environmental Issue, Governance, Systems Thinking, Environmental Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, Technology Solutions

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      Skillshare

      Blender for Filmmakers: Create Floating 3D Objects

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, 3D Modeling, Animations, Post-Production, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Motion Graphics, Video Production, Virtual Environment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • AWS Developer: Unit 11: Pearson
    • How to design Facebook and IG stories using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Executive Communication Excellence: Starweaver
    • Step Into SQL with Jupyter Notebooks: Coursera
    • Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites: Google
    • Nursing Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Adobe Lightroom Essentials Pt. 1: Editing & Color Basics: Skillshare
    • Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There: University of Michigan
    • Street Photography: Post-Production & Lifelong Practice: Skillshare
    • Introduction to Complex Analysis: Wesleyan 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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