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      DeepLearning.AI

      Advanced Learning Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Tree Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Ethics, Tensorflow, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Random Forest Algorithm, Algorithms, Performance Tuning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Intuit

      Intuit Academy Bookkeeping

      Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Reconciliation, Sales Tax, Income Statement, General Ledger, Payroll Tax, Fixed Asset, Financial Analysis, General Accounting, Balance Sheet, Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Accounting Records, Property Accounting, Payroll

      4.6
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Probability, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Problem Solving, Social Sciences

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Project Management Principles and Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Risk Management, Cost Estimation, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Peer Review, Project Estimation, Cost Management, Stakeholder Management, Milestones (Project Management), Scope Management, Estimation, Budgeting, Project Controls, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Scheduling, Project Management, Change Control, Risk Analysis

      4.7
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      30K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Mathematics for Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Probability & Statistics, Integral Calculus, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Advanced Mathematics, Jupyter, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Graph Theory, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

      Skills you'll gain: Information Systems Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Encryption, Information Technology, Cryptography, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, Network Administration, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Threat Detection, Hardening, Malware Protection, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Artificial Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      25K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Meta iOS Developer

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Apple Xcode, Version Control, iOS Development, Unix Commands, Swift Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Research, UI/UX Research, Git (Version Control System), Usability Testing, React.js, User Experience Design, Core Data (Software), GitHub, Interaction Design, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Apple iOS, Data Structures, Javascript

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8.3K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Business Process Automation, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Competitive Analysis, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Client Services, Target Audience, Persona Development, Social Media, Project Management, Web Content, Digital Marketing, Market Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Google Analytics, Expectation Management

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Microsoft 365, Spreadsheet Software, Collaborative Software, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Presentations, Data Integration, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Business Process Automation, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Data Analysis with R Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Ggplot2, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Development Environment, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Data Structures

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Employee Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits, Performance Appraisal, Talent Acquisition, Performance Review, Compensation Analysis, Workforce Planning, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Management Training And Development, Recruitment Strategies, Performance Measurement, Human Resource Strategy, Payroll, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Advanced Learning Algorithms: DeepLearning.AI
    • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping: Intuit
    • Game Theory: Stanford University
    • Project Management Principles and Practices: University of California, Irvine
    • Mathematics for Machine Learning: Imperial College London
    • IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts : Google
    • Meta iOS Developer: Meta
    • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI): IBM
    • Search Engine Optimization (SEO): University of California, Davis
    • Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform: Microsoft

    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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