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      American Museum of Natural History

      Our Earth's Future

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Mitigation, Environment, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Anthropology, Media and Communications, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Agile Planning for Software Products

      Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Sprint Planning, Risk Management Framework, Agile Software Development, User Story, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, User Requirements Documents, Functional Requirement, Agile Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Development

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Statistics for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Regression Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Probability, R Programming, Biostatistics, Data Science, Statistics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Predictive Modeling

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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Comprendre la France, Advanced French Language & Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Writing, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar, Culture, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, European History, Art History, World History, Science and Research, Social Sciences

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      140 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres)

      Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Patient Safety, Malware Protection, Encryption, Health Technology, Data Security, Safety and Security, Telehealth, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      397 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Liderazgo y Pensamiento Crítico

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Influencing, Organizational Leadership, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Strategic Thinking, Leadership and Management, Team Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Resilience, Strategic Decision-Making, Social Skills, Psychology, Complex Problem Solving

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      471 reviews

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      Northwestern University

      Luther and the West

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, European History, Social Sciences, Political Sciences

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      103 reviews

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      University of California, Davis

      SQL Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Quality, Complex Problem Solving, Data Visualization, JSON, Business Metrics, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Debugging, Data Transformation

      4.4
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Sesenta años de inteligencia artificial

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Social Sciences, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Emerging Technologies, Human Computer Interaction, Information Privacy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Queen Mary University of London

      Market Research

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Proposal Development, Market Research, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Research Reports, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Survey Creation, Statistical Analysis, Surveys, Correlation Analysis, Report Writing, Quantitative Research, Research, Science and Research, Market Analysis, Focus Group, Regression Analysis

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      ¿Cómo persuadir? Jugando con palabras, imágenes y números

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Presentations, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Research, Data Visualization, Persona (User Experience), Psychology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      The 360º Corporation: Tools for Achieving Corporate Purpose

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Ethics, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Transformation, Governance, Business Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Innovation, Business Analysis, Leadership, Analysis, Experimentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Our Earth's Future: American Museum of Natural History
    • Agile Planning for Software Products: University of Alberta
    • Advanced Statistics for Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Comprendre la France, Advanced French Language & Culture : École Polytechnique
    • Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres): Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Liderazgo y Pensamiento Crítico: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Luther and the West: Northwestern University
    • SQL Problem Solving: University of California, Davis
    • Sesenta años de inteligencia artificial: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Market Research: Queen Mary University of London

    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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