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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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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Supply Chain Analytics Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Working Capital, Inventory and Warehousing, Data Analysis, Cash Management, Operational Efficiency, Business Metrics, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Introduction to Azure Security and Identity Access

      Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Network Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Navigating U.S. Food Regulations: Safety and Enforcement

      Skills you'll gain: Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food Safety and Sanitation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Lawsuits, Food and Beverage, Litigation and Civil Justice, Regulatory Compliance, Advertising, Advocacy, Policy Development, Public Policies, Nutrition and Diet, Packaging and Labeling, Media and Communications

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Quality, Business Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Analytics, Business Analytics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Ethics, Robotic Process Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Power BI

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Facebook Business Page

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Management, Instagram, Administrative Support, Customer Communications Management, Marketing Automation, Content Development and Management, Marketing, Automation

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      University of Minnesota

      Managing Employee Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Employee Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, People Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Goal Setting, Communication, Culture

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      IA generativa: más allá del chatbot

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, Google Cloud Platform, Large Language Modeling, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Team Building: Create Engaging Events for Hybrid Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Motivation, Teamwork, Recognizing Others, Team Leadership, Virtual Teams, Drive Engagement, Collaboration, Event Planning, Follow Through, Diversity and Inclusion

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      DaVinci Resolve: 15 Tips from a Pro Colorist

      Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Video Editing, Collaborative Software, Color Theory, Editing, File Management, Cloud-Based Integration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Presentation, ChatGPT, Document Management, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Information Management, File Management, Creativity, Automation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Digital Painting Specialization

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Digital Design, Animations, Creative Design, Creativity, Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Detail Oriented, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Creativity, Professionalism, Time Management

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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

    • Supply Chain Analytics Essentials: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Introduction to Azure Security and Identity Access: Packt
    • Navigating U.S. Food Regulations: Safety and Enforcement: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Business Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Create a Facebook Business Page: Coursera Project Network
    • Managing Employee Performance: University of Minnesota
    • IA generativa: más allá del chatbot: Google Cloud
    • Team Building: Create Engaging Events for Hybrid Teams: Skillshare
    • DaVinci Resolve: 15 Tips from a Pro Colorist: Skillshare
    • ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis: Vanderbilt 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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