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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Simulation of Covid-19 Testing Process Using R Simmer

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Scenario Testing, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Process Analysis, Data Analysis

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Fundamentals of Customer Acquisition Management

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Analytics, Branding, Brand Management, Customer Engagement, Target Audience, Lead Generation, Customer Insights, Marketing Channel, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Brand Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Performance Measurement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Immersify

      Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Assistance, Compassion, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education and Support, Empathy, Patient Evaluation, Direct Patient Care, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Communication, Clinical Experience, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI-Enhanced Presentations Captivating Audiences with TOME

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Presentations, Document Management, Sales Presentations, Graphic and Visual Design, Developing Training Materials

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      SkillUp

      Blockchain and Cryptography Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Encryption, Data Integrity, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Algorithms

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced Frontend Development and Deployment

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, React Redux, Full-Stack Web Development, React.js, Authentications, Node.JS, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, User Interface (UI), GitHub, Command-Line Interface

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      AI Security: Risks, Defences and Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Testing, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Threat Modeling, Security Engineering, DevSecOps, Data Security, Cyber Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Risk Management, Encryption, Machine Learning, Application Programming Interface (API), Regulation and Legal Compliance, Governance, Applied Machine Learning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Privacy, AI Personalization, Media and Communications, Machine Learning, Computer Security Incident Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Algorithms, Data Collection

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      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Avoir plus d’abonnés sur Twitter en publiant un vidéo tweet

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Live Streaming, Social Media Strategy, Marketing, Business

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Commencer votre première réunion en ligne avec ZOOM

      Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Collaborative Software, Display Devices, Safety and Security, Computer Displays

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Foundations of Modern C++

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, System Programming, Apple Xcode, Data Structures, Maintainability, Performance Tuning, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Начинаем работать с Hootsuite

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Workflow Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Simulation of Covid-19 Testing Process Using R Simmer: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamentals of Customer Acquisition Management: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments: Immersify
    • AI-Enhanced Presentations Captivating Audiences with TOME: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Blockchain and Cryptography Overview: SkillUp
    • Advanced Frontend Development and Deployment: Packt
    • AI Security: Risks, Defences and Safety: Macquarie University
    • Computing, Ethics, and Society Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Avoir plus d’abonnés sur Twitter en publiant un vidéo tweet: Coursera Project Network
    • Commencer votre première réunion en ligne avec ZOOM: Coursera Project Network

    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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