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      IBM

      Tech Support Career Guide and Interview Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Professional Development, Desktop Support, System Support, Help Desk Support, Professionalism, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Interessen des durchschnittlichen Facebook Nutzers

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Persona Development, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Social Media Strategy, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Marketing Materials

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Llama for Python Programmers

      Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Open Source Technology, JSON, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Business Case Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Case Studies, Data Visualization, English Language, Presentations, Report Writing, Business Writing, Business Analysis, Analysis, Communication, Public Speaking, Target Audience

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      America Through Foreign Eyes

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Liberal Arts, International Relations, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Economics, Sociology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      401 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Création de Designs Marketing avec Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Marketing, Branding, Multimedia, Brand Management, Dashboard

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Irvine

      Games, Sensors and Media

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Apple Xcode, Video Game Development, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Geographic Information Systems, Game Design, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Animations, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI), Global Positioning Systems, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Integral Calculus through Data and Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Linear Algebra, Probability, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Graphing, Spatial Data Analysis, Physics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging

      Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Medicare, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Care, Long Term Care, Health Systems, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication Disorders, Patient-centered Care, Disabilities

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Columbia University

      HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Administrative/IT Perspective)

      Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Health Informatics, Care Coordination, Analytics, Clinical Informatics, Health Care Administration, Data Analysis, Interoperability, Data Ethics, Health Care, Health Systems, Health Technology, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education and Support, Telehealth, Predictive Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Less Stress, Better Health

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Physiology, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Scientific Methods, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Social Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Basic Statistics in Python (Correlations and T-tests)

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Box Plots, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Tech Support Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
    • Interessen des durchschnittlichen Facebook Nutzers: Coursera Project Network
    • Llama for Python Programmers: University of Michigan
    • Business Case Analysis: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • America Through Foreign Eyes: Rice University
    • Création de Designs Marketing avec Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Games, Sensors and Media: University of California, Irvine
    • Integral Calculus through Data and Modeling: Johns Hopkins University
    • A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging: Johns Hopkins University
    • HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Administrative/IT Perspective): Columbia 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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