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      IBM

      Data Analysis with R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Box Plots, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Data Cleansing, Tidyverse (R Package), Supervised Learning

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      University of Michigan

      Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health

      Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Communication, Advocacy, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Policy, Persuasive Communication

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Patrocinio Deportivo

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Stakeholder Management, Promotional Strategies, Event Management, Strategic Partnership, Brand Awareness, Branding, Marketing Communications, Business Development, Business Relationship Management, Communication

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

      Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Research, Cultural Diversity, Science and Research, Systems Thinking, Anthropology, Physics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biology

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      University of Toronto

      iOS App Development with Swift

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Swift Programming, Model View Controller, Apple Xcode, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, Application Development, Objective-C (Programming Language), UI Components, Animations, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Interaction Design, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Graphics, Image Analysis, Persistence

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Oral Expression, Pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Cultural Diversity, Digital Communications, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Essential English for Business Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Sales, Interpersonal Communications, Project Management, Business Leadership, Productivity Software, Crisis Management, Organizational Structure, Marketing, Business, Vocabulary, Telecommuting, Human Resources

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Salesforce

      Opportunity Management in Salesforce

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Order Management, Sales Management, Sales Support, Salesforce, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Product Knowledge, Sales Training, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Contract Management, Collaborative Software, Kanban Principles

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      Starweaver

      Automotive Industrial Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Operations Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Manufacturing Processes, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Mechanical Engineering, Strategic Planning, Procurement, Sustainability Reporting, Innovation, Technology Strategies

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      University of Pennsylvania

      ESG and Social Activism

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Strategy, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Advocacy, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Risk Management, Executive Recruitment

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      SkillUp

      Product Management: Initial Product Strategy and Plan

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Roadmaps, Product Management, Product Planning, New Product Development, Product Strategy, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Product Development, Business Planning, User Requirements Documents, Team Building, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Risk Management, Financial Analysis

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      Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

      Fundamentals of Accounting and Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, General Ledger, Inventory Accounting, Banking Services, Data Security, Banking, Software Installation, Data Migration, Reconciliation

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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

    • Data Analysis with R: IBM
    • Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health: University of Michigan
    • Patrocinio Deportivo: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science: The University of Edinburgh
    • iOS App Development with Swift: University of Toronto
    • Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Essential English for Business Professionals: University of California, Irvine
    • Opportunity Management in Salesforce: Salesforce
    • Automotive Industrial Engineering: Starweaver
    • ESG and Social Activism: University of Pennsylvania

    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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