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    Social work courses can help you learn how to support individuals and communities through advocacy, counseling, and social services in a variety of settings.

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      University of Michigan

      Navigating Disruption: Generative AI in the Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, OpenAI, Legal Risk, ChatGPT, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Journalism, Job Analysis, Compliance Training, Automation, Workforce Management, Labor Relations, Operational Risk, Policy Development, Education and Training, Personally Identifiable Information

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Risk Response and Reporting Effectively

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Control, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Management Reporting, Project Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Continuous Monitoring, Risk Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Data Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Business Reporting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Communications

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      ManyChat for Beginners: Automate Instagram Lead Generation

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, Marketing, Google Sheets, Gmail

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sustainable and Resilient Operations Management

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Operations Management, Manufacturing Operations, Corporate Sustainability, Systems Thinking, Environmental Management Systems, Industrial Engineering, Product Development, Waste Minimization, Manufacturing Processes, Energy and Utilities, Product Design, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      BCG

      Digitale Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Design Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Technologies, Emerging Technologies, Business Strategies, Growth Strategies, Innovation, Organizational Change, Market Trend, Leadership, Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Inspire Student Learning with Showbie

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software, Learning Management Systems, Content Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Remote Access Systems, Virtual Machines, Microsoft Windows, Technical Documentation, Virtual Environment, Network Monitoring, System Configuration, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Linux Commands, Scripting

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      The Psychology of Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Social Sciences, Human Learning, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Critical Thinking, Sociology, Persuasive Communication, Diversity Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Learning Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Intro to Dall-E and GPT Vision

      Skills you'll gain: OpenAI, Generative AI, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling

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      Dell

      What Does IT Sales Entail?

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Sales Management, Inside Sales, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales, Business Communication, Sales Strategy, Outside Sales, Active Listening, Communication, Professional Networking, Prioritization, Customer Relationship Building

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Facilitate Organized Online Dialogue with Considerit

      Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Community Organizing, Content Management Systems, Student Engagement, System Configuration

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Minnesota

      Social Determinants of Health: Methodological Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Equity, Community Health, Health Disparities, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Community Development, Health Policy, Public Health, R Programming, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Data Collection

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Navigating Disruption: Generative AI in the Workplace: University of Michigan
    • Risk Response and Reporting Effectively: Packt
    • ManyChat for Beginners: Automate Instagram Lead Generation: Coursera Project Network
    • Sustainable and Resilient Operations Management: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Digitale Transformation: BCG
    • Inspire Student Learning with Showbie: Coursera Project Network
    • Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners: Packt
    • The Psychology of Decision Making: American Psychological Association
    • Intro to Dall-E and GPT Vision: Scrimba
    • What Does IT Sales Entail?: Dell

    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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