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    • K

      KodeKloud

      Docker for Beginners with Hands-on labs

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, Linux Commands, Application Deployment, CI/CD, DevOps, YAML, Command-Line Interface, Data Storage, Computer Networking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Orçamento e Cronograma de Projetos

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Cost Estimation, Project Controls, Project Estimation, Scheduling, Project Planning, Quality Management, Milestones (Project Management), Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Timelines, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Matrix Management, Dependency Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      341 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Copenhagen

      Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Policy, Community Development, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Demography, Environmental Issue, Innovation, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Geriatrics, Sociology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      169 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Villes africaines: Mobilités et transports urbains

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Demography, Economic Development, Community Development, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Environmental Policy, Governance, Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Fundamentos de UX y de los requisitos de software

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Human Computer Interaction, Software Development Life Cycle, Functional Requirement, Unified Modeling Language, Requirements Analysis, Prototyping, Usability, User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, User Requirements Documents, Interaction Design, User Centered Design, Persona (User Experience), Human Factors, System Requirements, Software Design, Software Engineering, Systems Development, Human Centered Design

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Game Theory, Demography, Logical Reasoning, Applied Mathematics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Project Management with ClickUp

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Scheduling, Prioritization, Document Management, Workflow Management, Goal Setting, User Accounts

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      666 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Mathematics Education, Interactive Design, Experimentation, Research, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Algebra, Geometry

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Inteligencia Artificial centrada en el ser humano

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Human Factors, Automation, Human Machine Interfaces, Agentic systems, Machine Learning, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Board Infinity

      SAFe Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Process Improvement and Optimization, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Measurement, Kanban Principles, Quality Assurance, Lean Methodologies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Agile Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Risk Management, Continuous Integration, Scrum (Software Development), Team Management, User Story

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      117 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      SkillUp EdTech

      Generative AI: Advance Your Human Resources (HR) Career

      Skills you'll gain: HR Tech, Human Resources Software, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Generative AI, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Data Ethics, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Performance Appraisal, Employee Onboarding

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      ESSEC Business School

      L'innovation managériale en pratique

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Leadership Studies, Creative Thinking, Adaptability, Employee Engagement, Critical Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      480 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Docker for Beginners with Hands-on labs: KodeKloud
    • Orçamento e Cronograma de Projetos: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions: University of Copenhagen
    • Villes africaines: Mobilités et transports urbains: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Fundamentos de UX y de los requisitos de software: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    • The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Project Management with ClickUp: Coursera Project Network
    • Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Inteligencia Artificial centrada en el ser humano: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • SAFe Fundamentals: Board Infinity

    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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