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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Professional Success Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership and Management, Business Analysis, Business Leadership, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Accounting, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Organizational Structure, Culture

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Healthcare Organizations and the Health System

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Governance, Health Systems, Presentations, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Organizational Structure, Health Care, Administration, Strategic Leadership

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Royal Holloway, University of London

      Cyber Security – Technology and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Linux, Network Security, Cyber Governance, OSI Models, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Computer Systems, Threat Modeling, Command-Line Interface, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks

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      107 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Empathy, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Team Management, Self-Discipline, Communication, Active Listening, Stress Management, Decision Making, Mindfulness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      139 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, World History, European History, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Legal Research

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Linux Foundation

      Using Git for Distributed Development

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Open Source Technology, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning, Development Environment, Linux

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      592 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Jenkins : Automating your delivery pipeline

      Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Continuous Integration

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      332 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      5 Ways to Build a Better LinkedIn Profile

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Photo Editing, Professional Networking, Social Media, Professional Development, Branding, Search Engine Optimization, Business Communication

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      293 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Black Lives Matter

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Sciences, Sociology, World History, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Demography

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Communicating Your Best Self

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Virtual Teams, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Professionalism, Self-Awareness

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDHEC Business School

      Science and Engineering of Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Engineering, Systems Of Measurement, Environment, Mathematical Modeling, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Economics

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      237 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Speaking and Presenting: Tact

      Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Social Skills, Professionalism

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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

    • Professional Success Skills: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Healthcare Organizations and the Health System: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Cyber Security – Technology and Governance: Royal Holloway, University of London
    • Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest: University of London
    • Using Git for Distributed Development: The Linux Foundation
    • Jenkins : Automating your delivery pipeline: Coursera Project Network
    • 5 Ways to Build a Better LinkedIn Profile: Coursera Project Network
    • Black Lives Matter: Johns Hopkins University
    • Communicating Your Best Self : Arizona State University

    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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