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      University of Washington

      Business English Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Negotiation, Proposal Writing, Presentations, Sales Presentation, Persuasive Communication, Event Planning, Peer Review, Business Communication, Communication, Business Writing, Taking Meeting Minutes, Public Speaking, Business Planning, Microsoft PowerPoint, Meeting Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, English Language

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School

      Skills you'll gain: Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, School Psychology, School Counseling, Student Support and Services, Social and Human Services, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Mental and Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Trauma Care, Data Collection

      4.8
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      877 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Home-Based Child Care

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Business Planning, Accident Prevention, Special Education, Teaching, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Business, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Creativity

      4.8
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      132 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Executive Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Employee Onboarding, Data Management, Team Motivation, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Project Management, Interviewing Skills, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Management Training And Development, Organizational Leadership, Data Strategy, Team Management, Analytical Skills, Project Implementation, Leadership, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Literacy, Teaching, Grammar, Technology Strategies, English Language, Language Competency, End User Training and Support, Emerging Technologies, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Organizational Skills

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Vertex AI Search for Retail

      Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Serverless Computing, Real Time Data, Dashboard, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Big Data, Data Visualization Software, Data Integration, Cloud Security, Performance Tuning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Security, Tensorflow, Cloud Computing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), CI/CD, Data Processing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors

      Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Cultural Diversity, Epidemiology, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Neurology, Demography, Psychology, Pharmacotherapy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      187 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Preparing to Manage Human Resources

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Capital, Compensation Management, Resource Management, People Management, Employee Performance Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Labor Law, Employee Engagement

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Performance Measurement, Control Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Anomaly Detection, Machine Controls, Incident Response, Digital Transformation, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Processes, Data Sharing, Manufacturing Operations, Product Design, Manufacturing and Production, Constructive Feedback

      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Small Business Marketing Using YouTube

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Video Production, Social Media Marketing, Business Marketing, Marketing Channel, Customer Engagement, Gmail, Target Audience, Content Creation

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google

      Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, Mockups, Usability Testing, User Interface (UI) Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design Reviews, Prototyping, Technical Communication, Typography, Design Research, Animations, Color Theory

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

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      Google

      Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Python Programming, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Scripting, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Automation, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, File Management, Data Structures

      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

    • Business English Communication Skills: University of Washington
    • Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School: University of Colorado System
    • Home-Based Child Care: The State University of New York
    • Executive Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • TESOL Certificate, Part 2: Teach English Now!: Arizona State University
    • Vertex AI Search for Retail: Google Cloud
    • Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors: American Psychological Association
    • Preparing to Manage Human Resources: University of Minnesota
    • Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology: University at Buffalo
    • Small Business Marketing Using YouTube: 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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