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      Lund University

      European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, European History, Regulatory Compliance, Business Economics, Compliance Management, Environmental Laws, E-Commerce, Public Policies, Case Law, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Governance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la inteligencia artificial

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Computational Logic, Program Development, Artificial Intelligence, Markov Model, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Creativity, Game Theory, Engineering Software, Software Development, Generative AI, Python Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Machine Learning, Deductive Reasoning, Social Sciences, Bioinformatics, Machine Learning

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Arizona

      Roman Art and Archaeology

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Governance, Timelines, Economics

      4.7
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      675 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Compassion, Community Development, Community Outreach, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Empathy, Data Mapping, Teaching, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Curriculum Planning, Working With Children, Collaboration, Student Engagement, Planning, Environmental Issue

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      152 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Promotional Video using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Canva (Software), Selling Techniques, Video Production, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Promotional Materials, Social Media Campaigns, Promotional Strategies, Multimedia, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Value Propositions, Content Creation, Animations

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      Northwestern University

      Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Digital Communications, Computer Vision, Data Processing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Imaging, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Motion Graphics, Matlab, Color Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Sampling (Statistics)

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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Style

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Creativity

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Business Correspondence, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Professional Networking, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Language Competency, Writing

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Pilares de Marketing Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Social Media, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Online Advertising, Web Analytics, Marketing, Sales Process, Business Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Email Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Content Performance Analysis, Analytics, Target Audience

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Healthcare Organization Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Governance, Business Process, Business Process Management, Quality Improvement, Health Systems, Process Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Data Collection, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Presentations, Health Care, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Preventative Care, Spreadsheet Software

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Functional Program Design in Scala

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Event-Driven Programming, Java, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Algorithms

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      People, Technology and the Future of Mobility

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Electric Power Systems, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Emerging Technologies, Disabilities, Transportation Operations, Health Equity, Technology Roadmaps, Social Sciences, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Environment, Human Factors (Security), Surveys, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Architecture

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals: Lund University
    • Introducción a la inteligencia artificial: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Roman Art and Archaeology: University of Arizona
    • Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Create a Promotional Video using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing: Northwestern University
    • Creative Writing: The Craft of Style: Wesleyan University
    • Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Pilares de Marketing Digital: Universidad Austral
    • Healthcare Organization Operations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    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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