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      University of California, Irvine

      Initiating and Planning Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Scope Management, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Project Management, Conflict Management, Organizational Structure, Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Work Breakdown Structure, Influencing

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      UI / UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Mockups, Information Architecture, Responsive Web Design, User Experience Design, Adobe XD, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience, Graphic and Visual Design, Usability, Web Design, User Centered Design, Prototyping, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Design Research, Interaction Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, User Research

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Presentations, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Constructive Feedback, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Virtual Teams, Root Cause Analysis, Creative Problem-Solving, Microsoft PowerPoint, Conflict Management, Collaborative Software, Target Audience, Professional Development, Client Services, Personal Development, Social Skills, Expectation Management, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Interoperability, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Information Technology, Medical Records, Information Technology Architecture, Health Policy, Electronic Medical Record, Systems Analysis, Information Management, Technology Roadmaps, Information Privacy, System Requirements, Emerging Technologies, Requirements Analysis

      4.3
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      547 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Management, Target Audience, Content Creation, Brand Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Brand Awareness, Digital Advertising, Performance Reporting, Advertising Campaigns, Customer Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Design Elements And Principles, Photo Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Digital Design, Color Theory, Aesthetics, Digital Publishing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Content Creation, Design Reviews, File Management, Creativity, Timelines, Social Media, Copywriting, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Investment Management

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Financial Market, Risk Management, Investments, Financial Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Systems, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Capital Markets, Risk Analysis, Market Dynamics, Performance Measurement, Behavioral Economics, Finance, Equities, Financial Forecasting, Customer Analysis

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Introduction to User Experience Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Usability, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Human Centered Design, Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, Requirements Analysis, User Research

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Business Data Management and Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Analytics, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, Accounting, Information Management, Accrual Accounting, Data Access, Revenue Recognition, Fixed Asset, Data Analysis, Digital Assets, Data Quality, Asset Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      McMaster University

      Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Adaptability, Growth Mindedness, Productivity, Personal Development, Mentorship, Professional Development, Cognitive flexibility, Resilience, Self-Motivation, Overcoming Obstacles, Time Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Data Visualization with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization Software, Plotly, Seaborn, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Data Analysis, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Geospatial Mapping, Python Programming

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Home-Based Child Care

      Skills you'll gain: Working With Children, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Differentiated Instruction, Childhood Education and Development, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Child Development, Emotional Intelligence, Client Services, Accident Prevention, Nutrition Education, Business Planning, Safety Training, Instructing, Billing, Invoicing, Small Business Accounting, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      136 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Initiating and Planning Projects: University of California, Irvine
    • UI / UX Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success: IBM
    • The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online: Google
    • Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR: Michigan State University
    • Investment Management: University of Geneva
    • Introduction to User Experience Design : Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Business Data Management and Communication: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential: McMaster 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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