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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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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Professional IQ: Preventing and Solving Problems at Work

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Professional Development, Social Skills, Personal Development, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Persuasive Communication, Relationship Building, Business Ethics, Professionalism, Leadership Development, Communication, Strong Work Ethic, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Business Leadership

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Water Resources, Risk Management, Real Estate, Legal Risk, Balance Sheet, Food and Beverage, Supply Chain, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investments, Commercial Real Estate, Property and Real Estate, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supply Chain Systems, Asset Management, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Consumer Behaviour

      4.8
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      65 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Caltech

      Pricing Options with Mathematical Models

      Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Market, Risk Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Financial Modeling, Credit Risk, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Probability, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Calculus

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      التسويق عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي على فيسبوك

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Paid media, Social Media Management, Campaign Management, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Goal Setting, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Advertising, Facebook, Budget Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Instagram, Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      236 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Learning Management Systems, Disabilities, Education Software and Technology, Visual Impairment Education, Document Management, Technical Writing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanjing University

      Data Processing Using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Mining, Data Structures, Data Presentation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, User Interface (UI) Design

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Multiple educators

      Applied Sustainability for Technical Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Energy and Utilities, Business Reporting, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Resource Management, Business Leadership, Product Engineering, Initiative and Leadership, Electrical Power, Business Ethics, Leadership Development, Product Development, Environment, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Design, Waste Minimization, Community Organizing

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      102 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Procurement Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Goal Setting, Communication, Business Research, Stakeholder Communications

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      Dartmouth College

      The Engineering of Structures Around Us

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Civil Engineering, Vibrations, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Prototyping, Engineering Design Process, 3D Modeling, Applied Mathematics

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Career planning: Your career, your life

      Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Business Writing, Professional Development, Communication, Proactivity, Personal Development, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Planning, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Design Thinking, Branding, Interviewing Skills, Creative Thinking, Emotional Intelligence

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

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      Fractal Analytics

      Generative AI for Business Consultants

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Business Consulting, Leadership, Consulting, Management Consulting, Interactive Learning, AI Personalization, Customer Insights, Automation, Business Process Automation, Microsoft Copilot, Solution Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      From Idea to Startup

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Ideation, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Product Strategy, Risk Management, Innovation, Communication, Feasibility Studies, Verification And Validation, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      777 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Professional IQ: Preventing and Solving Problems at Work: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Pricing Options with Mathematical Models: Caltech
    • التسويق عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي على فيسبوك: Meta
    • Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Data Processing Using Python: Nanjing University
    • Applied Sustainability for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Procurement Negotiation: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • The Engineering of Structures Around Us: Dartmouth College
    • Career planning: Your career, your life: Macquarie 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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