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      Infosec

      Windows OS Forensics

      Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Data Structures, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Disaster Recovery, Data Storage

      4.7
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      76 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Instructional Design MasterTrack® Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Education Software and Technology, Operations Management, Supply Chain Planning, Business Operations, Process Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Materials Management, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Instructional Design, Change Management, Learning Theory, Technology Strategies, Solution Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), System Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Technical Communication

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      Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

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      Peking University

      《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践)

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Nursing Care, Nursing, Nursing Management, Nursing Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Cross-Cultural Virtual Spaces and Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Intercultural Competence, Relationship Building, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Virtual Environment, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Communication Strategies, Timelines, Business Communication, Digital Communications, Conflict Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others

      Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Strategic Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Branding, Goal Setting, General Networking, Growth Mindedness, Business

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Business Operations Support in Google Sheets

      Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Business Operations, Resource Allocation, Spreadsheet Software, Automation, Project Controls, Workflow Management, Data Management, Data Validation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      197 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Macquarie University

      Career planning: Your career, your life

      Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Business Writing, Professional Development, Communication, Proactivity, Personal Development, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Planning, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Design Thinking, Branding, Interviewing Skills, Creative Thinking, Emotional Intelligence

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      254 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      مهارات العمل الجماعي: التواصل الفعّال في مجموعات

      Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Conflict Management, Innovation, Negotiation, Team Building, Collaboration, Creativity, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Virtual Teams, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Making, Digital Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      359 reviews

      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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      Vanderbilt University

      Engineering Maintainable Android Apps

      Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Software Testing, Test Automation, Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Development Testing, Testability, Software Engineering, Secure Coding, Android Development, Application Security

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Systems Thinking Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Collaboration, Data Visualization

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      运营管理概论(中文版)

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Analysis, Business Operations, Operational Efficiency, Business Process, Production Process, Operational Analysis, Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Performance Measurement, Inventory Management System, Business Metrics, Quality Control, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Capacity Management, Resource Utilization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Windows OS Forensics: Infosec
    • Instructional Design MasterTrack® Certificate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    • 《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践): Peking University
    • Cross-Cultural Virtual Spaces and Teams: University of California, Davis
    • How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others: University of Michigan
    • Business Operations Support in Google Sheets: Coursera Project Network
    • Career planning: Your career, your life: Macquarie University
    • مهارات العمل الجماعي: التواصل الفعّال في مجموعات: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Managing IT Project Scope, Schedule, and Resources: Packt
    • Engineering Maintainable Android Apps: Vanderbilt 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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