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      Royal Holloway, University of London

      Cybercrime

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Social Sciences, Culture, Psychology, Survey Creation, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Medical Technology and Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Medical Devices, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Equipment, Cost Benefit Analysis, Clinical Trials, Health Technology, Clinical Data Management, Program Evaluation, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Regulatory Affairs, Stakeholder Analysis, Probability & Statistics

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Building Your Artistic Brand

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Market Research, Branding, Target Audience, Social Media, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Customer Engagement, Professional Networking, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Performing Arts, Content Strategy, Marketing Channel, Entrepreneurship

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Reasoning Across the Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Social Sciences, Legal Research, Case Law, World History, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Case Studies, Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Resume and Cover Letter with Google Docs

      Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Document Management, Google Workspace, File Management, Personal Attributes, Personal Development

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Calculus: Single Variable Part 3 - Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Differential Equations, Engineering Calculations, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      539 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Solar Energy Systems Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, HVAC, Energy and Utilities, Semiconductors, Cost Benefit Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Return On Investment, System Configuration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      854 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MathWorks

      Introduction to Image Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Image Quality, Matlab, Computer Vision, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Processing, Water Sustainability, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Histogram, Quantitative Research, Analysis, Data Import/Export, Metadata Management, Algorithms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Learning Languages with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Language Competency, Language Learning, ChatGPT, Communication, Writing, Cultural Diversity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Get Started with Facebook Messenger for a Business

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Personalized Service, Target Audience, Customer Communications Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Business Requirements, Drive Engagement, Customer Service, Brand Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Arizona State University

      Chino básico: Lenguaje y cultura empresarial

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Presentations, Business Communication, Oral Expression, Telephone Skills, Language Learning, Video Production, Language Competency, Verbal Communication Skills, Greeting Customers, Business Correspondence, Travel Arrangements, Scheduling, Vocabulary, Hotel Operations, Rapport Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Hospitality, Oral Comprehension, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      515 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Business Communication, Crisis Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Communications, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Diversity, Global Marketing, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Branding, Active Listening

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      203 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Cybercrime: Royal Holloway, University of London
    • Medical Technology and Evaluation: University of Minnesota
    • Building Your Artistic Brand: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Reasoning Across the Disciplines: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Create a Resume and Cover Letter with Google Docs: Coursera Project Network
    • Calculus: Single Variable Part 3 - Integration: University of Pennsylvania
    • Solar Energy Systems Overview: University at Buffalo
    • Introduction to Image Processing: MathWorks
    • Learning Languages with AI: University of Michigan
    • Get Started with Facebook Messenger for a Business : 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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