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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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      Politecnico di Milano

      Project Management: Tools, Approaches, Behavioural Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Risk Management, Project Closure, Project Management, Project Planning, Earned Value Management, Project Scoping, Planning, Scope Management, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Management, Cost Control, Organizational Structure, Risk Management, Innovation, Team Management, Project Coordination, Conflict Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Decisions, Decisions: Dashboards and Reports

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Communications, Interviewing Skills, Presentations, Performance Improvement

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      Michigan State University

      Digital Painting Specialization

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Digital Design, Animations, Creative Design, Creativity, Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Deep Learning for Computer Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Premium Logo Animation in Adobe After Effects: 3D & FX

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Animations, 3D Modeling, Motion Graphics, Design Reviews, File Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leadership and Negotiation Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Negotiation, Communication, Assertiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Building, Employee Performance Management, Strategic Thinking, Intercultural Competence, Leadership, Decision Making

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      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      TikTok Growth: Boost Your Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Strategic Partnership, Social Media Strategy, Content Management, Community Development, Content Creation, Calendar Management, Workflow Management, Scheduling

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      School Health for Children and Adolescents

      Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Nutrition Education, Community Health, School Psychology, Chronic Diseases, Student Support and Services, Nutrition and Diet, School Counseling, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Care Management, Child Health, Patient Evaluation, Care Coordination, Disabilities, Medical Emergency, Behavioral Health

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Apple Device Deployment Projects – Hands-On Implementation

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      Google

      Think Outside the Inbox: Email Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Campaign Management, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Personally Identifiable Information, Digital Marketing, Marketing Automation, Newsletters, HubSpot CRM, Marketing Analytics, Promotional Strategies, Data Ethics, Performance Analysis, A/B Testing, Customer Retention, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, File Management, Unix Shell, Linux, Unix Commands, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface, Scripting Languages, Unix, Operating Systems, Network Protocols, OS Process Management, Automation, Software Installation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Document Management, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Information Management, File Management, Creativity, Automation

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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

    • Project Management: Tools, Approaches, Behavioural Skills: Politecnico di Milano
    • Decisions, Decisions: Dashboards and Reports: Google
    • Digital Painting Specialization: Michigan State University
    • Deep Learning for Computer Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Premium Logo Animation in Adobe After Effects: 3D & FX: Skillshare
    • Leadership and Negotiation Skills: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • TikTok Growth: Boost Your Engagement: Coursera
    • School Health for Children and Adolescents: University of Colorado System
    • Apple Device Deployment Projects – Hands-On Implementation: Packt
    • Think Outside the Inbox: Email Marketing: Google

    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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