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      The University of Edinburgh

      Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Psychology, Curiosity, Open Mindset, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Generative AI for Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Debugging, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Pseudocode, Integrated Development Environments, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Installation, Cloud Applications, Code Review, Application Programming Interface (API), System Configuration, Web Development Tools, Software Development, Application Development, Data Ethics, Program Development

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Workday

      Workday in Action Series

      Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Benefits Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll, Compensation Management, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Workforce Management, Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment

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      ISC2

      Security Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Governance, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Data Ethics, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Data Integrity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      International Cyber Conflicts

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Cyber Risk, Cyber Operations, Cyber Governance, Diplomacy, Infrastructure Architecture, Conflict Management, Security Management, Political Sciences, Media and Communications, Psychology

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Managerial Accounting: Tools for Facilitating and Guiding Business Decisions

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Performance Measurement, Cost Accounting, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Return On Investment, Organizational Structure, Decision Making

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Health Care, Research, Patient Evaluation, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Pharmacology, Safety Assurance, Mental Health Therapies, Science and Research, Regulation and Legal Compliance

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      University of Michigan

      Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Regulations, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Public Health, Health Equity, Environment, Environmental Policy, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Systems Thinking, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Science, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pollution Prevention, Risk Management, Sanitation, Energy and Utilities, Mitigation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to increase engagement to Instagram Business profile

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Customer Engagement, Business Marketing, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Market Research, Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Business

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      Arizona State University

      Resilience for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Positivity, Growth Mindedness, Optimism, Stress Management, Resilience, Compassion, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, Social Skills, Time Management, Persistence, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Organizational Skills, Mindfulness

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Advanced Deployment Scenarios with TensorFlow

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Application Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Information Privacy, Web Servers, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Security, Data Visualization

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Functional Program Design in Scala

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Event-Driven Programming, Java, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Algorithms

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life: The University of Edinburgh
    • Generative AI for Web Development: Scrimba
    • Workday in Action Series: Workday
    • Security Principles: ISC2
    • International Cyber Conflicts: The State University of New York
    • Managerial Accounting: Tools for Facilitating and Guiding Business Decisions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices: University of Minnesota
    • Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health: University of Michigan
    • How to increase engagement to Instagram Business profile: Coursera Project Network
    • Resilience for Everyone: Arizona State 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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