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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      The Theory of the Firm

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Economics, Business Operations, Supply And Demand, Price Negotiation, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Theories of Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Advocacy, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Public Administration, Program Evaluation, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Behavioral Economics, Governance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Energy management for real estate. Methods and digital tools

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Case Studies, Property Management, Building Services Engineering, Facility Management, Real Estate, Thermal Management, Sustainable Architecture, HVAC, Digital Assets, Auditing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Dashboard, Transact-SQL, Data Sharing, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Data Access, Advanced Analytics, Data Modeling, Performance Tuning

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Linux, Scripting, DevOps, File Management, Unix, Command-Line Interface

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Entrepreneurship, Business, Commercial Laws, Labor Law, Business Management, Contract Management, Staff Management, New Business Development, Organizational Structure, Corporate Tax

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      How to Conduct a Social Impact Assessment with SROI

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Return On Investment, Sustainability Reporting, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Performance Reporting, Case Studies, Project Scoping, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Sciences, Goal Setting, Strategic Communication, Analysis, Report Writing, Data Collection

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Science Coding Challenge: Loan Default Prediction

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter, Data Processing, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Analysis, Python Programming

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      102 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      HR Management Fundamentals: Recruitment to Development

      Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Management, Talent Management, Workforce Development, Performance Review, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention, Training Programs, Employee Onboarding, Leadership Development

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Cybersecurity Analysts

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Responsible AI, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Atención inclusiva al público con discapacidad

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Workplace inclusivity, Caregiving, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Dignity in Care, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, AI Personalization, Social Media Marketing, Generative AI, Trend Analysis, Social Media, Canva (Software), Instagram, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, ChatGPT, Automation, Creativity, Customer Engagement, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Theory of the Firm: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Theories of Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Energy management for real estate. Methods and digital tools: Politecnico di Milano
    • Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau: SkillUp
    • Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps: Coursera Project Network
    • Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
    • How to Conduct a Social Impact Assessment with SROI: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Data Science Coding Challenge: Loan Default Prediction: Coursera Project Network
    • HR Management Fundamentals: Recruitment to Development: Coursera Instructor Network
    • GenAI for Cybersecurity Analysts: Coursera Instructor Network

    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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