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      Packt

      IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Computer Architecture, Desktop Support, IT Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices, System Support

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Ethics, Culture, and Global Perspectives

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management, Culture, Cultural Responsiveness, Global Marketing, Branding, Brand Strategy, Corporate Sustainability, Intercultural Competence, Decision Making, Stakeholder Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Consumer Behaviour

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      209 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Basic Recommender Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Usability, System Requirements, Machine Learning Algorithms, Innovation, Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Performance Tuning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Remote Leadership for Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Conflict Management, Telecommuting, Trustworthiness, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Collaborative Software, Leadership, Team Building, Productivity, Social Skills, Teamwork, Rapport Building, Team Management, Productivity Software, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, People Management, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      The Improve Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for Kids, Parents, and Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Creative Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Brainstorming, Creativity, Technical Communication, Resourcefulness, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Web Development with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Flask (Web Framework), Restful API, Selenium (Software), Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Secure Coding, Object-Relational Mapping, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Security, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Azure, Vue.JS, Collaboration

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Computer Vision in Microsoft Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Social Studies, Media and Communications, Neurology, Maternal Health, Economics, Environmental Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      AI Workflow: Business Priorities and Data Ingestion

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Data Pipelines, Data Validation, Data Processing, Workflow Management, Data Quality, Business Priorities, NumPy, Machine Learning, IBM Cloud, Python Programming

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      The Business of Cybersecurity Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Incident Response, Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Security Strategy, Information Management, Business Ethics, Performance Measurement, Compliance Management, Governance, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      Cities, Climate and Change: Pathways and Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Community Organizing, Environmental Policy, Mitigation, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Visionary, Environmental Science, Research, Finance, Innovation, Strategic Partnership, Governance, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials: Packt
    • Ethics, Culture, and Global Perspectives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Basic Recommender Systems: EIT Digital
    • Remote Leadership for Managers: University of California, Irvine
    • The Improve Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
    • Generative AI for Kids, Parents, and Teachers: Vanderbilt University
    • Web Development with Python: Microsoft
    • Computer Vision in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
    • In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown: University of Geneva
    • AI Workflow: Business Priorities and Data Ingestion: IBM

    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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