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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Facebook Shop in Commerce Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Product Promotion, Account Management, Social Media Content, E-Commerce, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Payment Systems

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Capitals Coalition

      Valuing nature and people to inform business decision-making

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Risk Management, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Business Valuation, Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Analysis, Risk Analysis, Human Capital, Risk Management, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Business Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Comprender las dimensiones interculturales en la cotidianidad

      Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Language Competency, Cultural Diversity, Multilingualism, Social Justice, Cultural Sensitivity, Storytelling, Qualitative Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      389 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      SkillUp

      Generative AI: Advance Your Human Resources (HR) Career

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, HR Tech, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Generative AI, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Performance Appraisal, Employee Onboarding

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      101 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Product Owner Certification [PSPO I] Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Stakeholder Communications, Product Roadmaps, Virtual Teams, Stakeholder Management, Agile Project Management, Product Strategy, Agile Methodology, User Story, Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Lifecycle Management, Scaled Agile Framework, Negotiation, Product Requirements, Sprint Planning, Conflict Management, Product Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      117 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Coaching Conversations

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Management Training And Development, Empowerment, Personal Development, People Management, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness, Active Listening

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      316 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Northwestern University

      Modern Robotics, Course 4: Robot Motion Planning and Control

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Control Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Virtual Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Linear Algebra

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Intermediate · 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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      LearnKartS

      Ethical Hacking Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Malware Protection, Application Security, Security Awareness, Web Servers, Network Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      183 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      La Disrupción del Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Legal Technology, Digital Transformation, Public Administration, Distributed Computing, Financial Services, Governance, Cryptography, World History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      The Brain and Space

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Neurology, Human Learning, Psychology, Computational Thinking, Visual Impairment Education, Experimentation, Anatomy, Laboratory Research, Physiology, Biology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      653 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Create a Facebook Shop in Commerce Manager: Coursera Project Network
    • Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep: IBM
    • Valuing nature and people to inform business decision-making: Capitals Coalition
    • Comprender las dimensiones interculturales en la cotidianidad: Universidad de los Andes
    • Generative AI: Advance Your Human Resources (HR) Career: SkillUp
    • Product Owner Certification [PSPO I] Preparation: SkillUp
    • Coaching Conversations: University of California, Davis
    • Modern Robotics, Course 4: Robot Motion Planning and Control: Northwestern University
    • Cómo crear gráficos para tus redes sociales en Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Ethical Hacking Fundamentals: LearnKartS

    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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