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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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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Administración financiera y su función en la empresa

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Performance Measurement, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Business Management, Stakeholder Management, Governance

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      What is news?

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Electronic Media, Content Creation, Storytelling, Multimedia, Blogs, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Photography, Report Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      University of Virginia

      Aspectos básicos de la planificación y la gestión de proyectos

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Planning, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Project Planning, Project Management, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Work Breakdown Structure, Dependency Analysis, Kanban Principles

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      VLSI CAD Part I: Logic

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Verification And Validation, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Computer Engineering, Programming Principles, Mathematical Software, Graph Theory, Digital Design, Software Development Tools

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      DevOps Culture and Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: DevOps, CI/CD, Process Mapping, Culture Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Methodologies, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Organizational Structure, Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, User Feedback, Systems Thinking

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      High Tech High Graduate School of Education

      How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Creativity

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Health Care, Stress Management, Personal Care, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Care Management, Health Systems, Patient Education and Support, Resilience, Mindfulness, Systems Thinking

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Psicología de la salud

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Chronic Diseases, Psychology, Patient Education and Support, Stress Management, Neurology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Introduction to Environmental Science

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Water Resources, Environmental Policy, Biology, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Land Management, Nutrition and Diet, Electric Power Systems, Nutrition Education, Systems Thinking, Natural Resource Management, Social Studies, Physics, Human Development, Physical Science

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      University of Cape Town

      Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Governance, Environmental Monitoring, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Economics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Linux Foundation

      Open Source Software Development Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, GitHub, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Collaborative Software, Software Development Methodologies, Software Development Life Cycle, Linux, Technical Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Salesforce

      Groundwork for Success in Sales Development

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Growth Mindedness, Sales Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Collaboration, Personal Development, Teamwork, Sales, Performance Measurement, Constructive Feedback, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Accountability

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Administración financiera y su función en la empresa : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • What is news? : Michigan State University
    • Aspectos básicos de la planificación y la gestión de proyectos: University of Virginia
    • VLSI CAD Part I: Logic: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • DevOps Culture and Mindset: University of California, Davis
    • How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course): High Tech High Graduate School of Education
    • Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach: University of Minnesota
    • Psicología de la salud: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Introduction to Environmental Science: Dartmouth College
    • Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management: University of Cape Town

    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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