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      LearnKartS

      Project Management Principles,Performance Domains,Tailoring

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Adaptability, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Organizational Leadership, Project Performance, Project Coordination, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Performance Measurement, Risk Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cinematic Health

      Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant

      Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Developmental Disabilities, Hospice, Rehabilitation, Caregiving, Pulmonology, Chronic Diseases, Personal Care, Long Term Care, Nursing Care, Communication Strategies, Direct Patient Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Treatment Planning, Cardiology, Geriatrics, Patient Education and Support, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Skills, Active Listening

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Transmedia Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Peer Review, Storytelling, Video Game Development, Writing and Editing, Writing, Content Creation, Creative Thinking, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Storyboarding

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Explore Management Concepts through Metaphor and Music

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership, Music, Drive Engagement, Human Relations Movement, Business Management, Storytelling, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Productivity, Innovation, Writing and Editing, Employee Engagement, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Automation and Scripting with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Git (Version Control System), Scripting, Version Control, Test Automation, Software Testing, Cloud API, Automation, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Performance Tuning, Productivity, File Management

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      ESG Value Creation for Business Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Governance, Advocacy, Business Priorities, Organizational Strategy, Environmental Resource Management, Corporate Strategy, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      University of Michigan

      Rocket Science 101

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Environment, Physical Science, Geographic Information Systems, Research, Scientific Methods, Manufacturing and Production, World History, Chemical Engineering, International Relations, Engineering Analysis, Chemistry, European History, Political Sciences, Timelines

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      When Disaster Meets Conflict

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Conflict Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Emergency Response, International Relations, Community Development, Risk Management, Research, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Tableau Data Analyst Certification Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Peer Review, Data Presentation, Presentations, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Business Intelligence, Real Time Data, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Sharing, Data Import/Export, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Programming with C ++

      Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Algorithms, Development Environment

      4.5
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      University of Leeds

      Essential Skills for Your Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Communication, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Willingness To Learn, LinkedIn, Adaptability, Personal Development, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Social Media Content, Interviewing Skills

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

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      Packt

      Managing IT Project Scope, Schedule, and Resources

      Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Budget Management, Project Performance, Scheduling, Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Estimation, Requirements Management, Timelines, Resource Allocation, Performance Metric, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management, Project Estimation, Quality Assessment, Service Level, Forecasting

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Project Management Principles,Performance Domains,Tailoring: LearnKartS
    • Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant: Cinematic Health
    • Transmedia Writing: Michigan State University
    • Explore Management Concepts through Metaphor and Music: University of London
    • Automation and Scripting with Python: Microsoft
    • ESG Value Creation for Business Impact: Duke University
    • Rocket Science 101: University of Michigan
    • When Disaster Meets Conflict: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Tableau Data Analyst Certification Preparation: SkillUp
    • Programming with C ++: Simplilearn

    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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