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      Lund University

      Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Socioeconomics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Economics, Environmental Policy, Business Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Climate Change Mitigation

      4.7
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      605 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of North Texas

      Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Research Reports, Data Collection, Sample Size Determination, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      416 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Social Justice, Public History, Art History, Pedagogy, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Student Engagement, Community Development, Creativity, Teaching, Cultural Diversity

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Learning for a Sustainable Future

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Teaching, Action Oriented, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Collaboration, Sustainability Standards, Socioeconomics, Visionary, Personal Development, Complex Problem Solving, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Desarrollador de Meta de Android

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, User Research, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), Restful API, Design Research, Android Studio, Version Control, Kotlin, User Experience Design, Android Jetpack, Unix Commands, Android Development, Interaction Design, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Algorithms, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Usability, Mobile Development

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      360 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Medical Cannabis for Pain Control

      Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Patient Safety, Physiology, Substance Abuse, Pharmacology, Neurology, Healthcare Ethics, Drug Interaction, Clinical Trials, Ancient History, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Biology, World History, Chemistry

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Azure DevOps Boards

      Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Azure DevOps, Backlogs, Issue Tracking, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Project Management, DevOps

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Coursera Project Network

      Cree Increíbles Diseños de Mercadeo usando Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Design, Social Media, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Materials, Branding, User Accounts

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      142 reviews

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      Coursera Project Network

      التسويق للمشاريع الصغيرة عبر موقع التواصل الإجتماعي فيسبوك

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Drive Engagement, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Content Marketing, Customer Communications Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      4G Network Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Digital Communications, Dataflow, Capacity Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Presentations, LinkedIn, Cybersecurity, Applicant Tracking Systems, Market Research, Social Media, Business Research, Recruitment, Portfolio Management, Job Analysis, Negotiation, Writing, Compensation Strategy, Recruitment Strategies, Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Cómo crear gráficos para tus redes sociales en Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia: Lund University
    • Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery: University of North Texas
    • ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía : Duke University
    • Learning for a Sustainable Future: The University of Edinburgh
    • Desarrollador de Meta de Android: Meta
    • Medical Cannabis for Pain Control : Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Getting Started with Azure DevOps Boards: Coursera Project Network
    • Cree Increíbles Diseños de Mercadeo usando Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • التسويق للمشاريع الصغيرة عبر موقع التواصل الإجتماعي فيسبوك: Coursera Project Network
    • 4G Network Fundamentals: Institut Mines-Télécom

    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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