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      Google Cloud

      Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Application Deployment, Application Development, Data Integration, Application Design, Cloud Applications, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Spreadsheet Software

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      169 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      DevOps Culture and Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: DevOps, CI/CD, Process Mapping, Culture Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Methodologies, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Organizational Structure, Kanban Principles, Operational Efficiency, User Feedback, Systems Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      582 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Getting Started with Data Visualization in R

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Reporting, Data Manipulation, Scatter Plots, Data Wrangling, Histogram

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      291 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to KPIs: Measuring Success in Business

      Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Priorities, Operational Efficiency, Business Reporting, Smart Goals

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Guide to Project Management and PMI-PMP Certification Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Stakeholder Management, Scope Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Kanban Principles, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Coordination, Agile Project Management, Requirements Management, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Project Schedules, Cost Control

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      ChatGPT for Beginners: SciFi Writing with Dall-e

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Generative AI, Storytelling, Writing, Creativity, Responsible AI, Critical Thinking

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      493 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      UX Research at Scale: Surveys, Analytics, Online Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, User Research, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, Research Methodologies, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Collection, Research Design, Sample Size Determination, Analytics, Data Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      207 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Gerenciamento de mídias sociais

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Content Management, Instagram, Drive Engagement, Digital Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Facebook, Brand Management, Customer Engagement

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      User Experience: Research & Prototyping

      Skills you'll gain: Design Research, User Experience Design, User Research, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, User Centered Design, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, Qualitative Research, Innovation, Creativity, Storyboarding, Interviewing Skills

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      905 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Salesforce

      Practical Guide to Navigating Professional Relationships

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Professional Development, Active Listening, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Proactivity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Digital Health Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Telehealth, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Medical Terminology, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Health Disparities, Entrepreneurship, Payment Systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Value-Based Care, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Advanced Interviewing Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Telephone Skills, Recruitment, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Compensation Management, Professionalism, Storytelling, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Analytical Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Foundations: Google Cloud
    • DevOps Culture and Mindset: University of California, Davis
    • Getting Started with Data Visualization in R: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to KPIs: Measuring Success in Business : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Guide to Project Management and PMI-PMP Certification Exam: Packt
    • ChatGPT for Beginners: SciFi Writing with Dall-e: Coursera Project Network
    • UX Research at Scale: Surveys, Analytics, Online Testing: University of Michigan
    • Gerenciamento de mídias sociais: Meta
    • User Experience: Research & Prototyping: University of California San Diego
    • Practical Guide to Navigating Professional Relationships: Salesforce

    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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