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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Style

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Creativity

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Google Cloud Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Generative AI, DevSecOps, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Large Language Modeling, Google Cloud Platform

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      351 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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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

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Market Research

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

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Democracia y decisiones públicas. Introducción al análisis de políticas públicas

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Political Sciences, Program Evaluation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Governance, Research Methodologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building a Business Presence With Facebook Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Online Advertising, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Marketing, Customer Engagement, Business Marketing, Target Audience

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Public Relations and the Media

      Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Crisis Management, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Communication Strategies, Corporate Sustainability, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Storytelling, Branding, Business Ethics, Social Media, Persuasive Communication, Professional Networking, Writing

      4.6
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      700 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      SoFi

      The Fundamentals of Personal Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Insurance, Goal Setting, Investments, Budgeting, Tax, Mortgage Loans, Return On Investment, Financial Planning, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Loans, Risk Analysis, Asset Protection, Income Tax, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Consumer Lending, Credit Risk, Safety and Security

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting

      Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Ingenuity, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Constructive Feedback, Social Skills, Empathy, Professionalism, Active Listening, Optimism, Creativity

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Managing the Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Business Management, Business Ethics, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Decision Making, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Culture, People Analytics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Introduction to Economic Theories

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Financial Systems, Economics, Economic Development, Market Analysis, Tax, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      366 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Chile

      Docencia para la capacitación laboral y el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida.

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Adult Education, Educational Materials, Professional Development, Higher Education, Communication, Learning Strategies, Instructional Design, Planning, Constructive Feedback

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      200 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Creative Writing: The Craft of Style: Wesleyan University
    • Google Cloud Cybersecurity: Google Cloud
    • Functional Program Design in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Market Research: Queen Mary University of London
    • Democracia y decisiones públicas. Introducción al análisis de políticas públicas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Building a Business Presence With Facebook Marketing: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Public Relations and the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Fundamentals of Personal Finance: SoFi
    • Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting: University of Michigan
    • Managing the Organization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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