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      L&T EduTech

      Renewable Energy & Power Evacuation

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Sustainability Reporting, Climate Change Mitigation, Electric Power Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Electrical Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Innovation, Environment, Transportation Operations, Architecture and Construction, Architectural Engineering, Thermal Management, Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering

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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build an Automated Landing page using AI from Wix ADI

      Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Web Analytics, Automation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      SoFi

      Managing Debt

      Skills you'll gain: Mortgage Loans, Loans, Consumer Lending, Credit Risk, Financial Planning, Budget Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Goal Setting, Consolidation, Financial Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Executive Communication Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Concision, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Responsible AI, Emotional Intelligence, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Communication Strategies, Communication, Technical Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing Communications, Media and Communications

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Pinterest

      Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Professional Networking, User Accounts, Content Development and Management, Social Media, Project Portfolio Management, Drive Engagement, Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Data Storage and Queries

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storage, Query Languages, Data Lakes, Database Systems, SQL, Databases, Database Management Systems, Data Architecture, Cloud Storage, Data Warehousing, Amazon Web Services, Apache Spark, Performance Tuning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Introduction to Program Management

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Product Management, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Agile Project Management, Leadership, Business Strategy, Change Management

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MathWorks

      Automating Image Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Matlab, Computer Vision, Automation, Anomaly Detection, Engineering Practices, Data Analysis Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      The Impact of Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Technology Roadmaps, Technology Strategies, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Business Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies, Market Dynamics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Innovation Strategy: Developing Your Fintech strategy

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Financial Services, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Banking, Business Strategy, IT Management, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Structure

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Erstelle einen Instagram Business Account

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Facebook, Product Promotion, Promotional Strategies, Advertising, Branding

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Geneva

      Operational Research for Humanitarians

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Community Outreach, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Investigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Accountability, Case Studies, Needs Assessment, Decision Making, Adaptability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Renewable Energy & Power Evacuation: L&T EduTech
    • Build an Automated Landing page using AI from Wix ADI: Coursera Project Network
    • Managing Debt: SoFi
    • Executive Communication Excellence: Starweaver
    • Getting Started with Pinterest: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Storage and Queries: DeepLearning.AI
    • Introduction to Program Management: IBM
    • Automating Image Processing: MathWorks
    • The Impact of Technology: EIT Digital
    • Innovation Strategy: Developing Your Fintech strategy: Copenhagen Business School

    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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