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      Microsoft

      Copilot for Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Power BI, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Responsive Website Development and Design Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Wireframing, Persona (User Experience), Ideation, Technical Communication, Prototyping, Web Development, User Research, Software Development Life Cycle, Usability Testing, Web Design, Application Development, Responsive Web Design, Version Control, Brainstorming, Application Programming Interface (API), Javascript, MongoDB

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Création de Designs Marketing avec Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Marketing, Branding, Multimedia, Brand Management, Dashboard

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      ESSEC Business School

      L'investissement à impact : les fondamentaux

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investments, Project Finance, Governance, Entrepreneurship, Return On Investment, Private Equity, Financial Services, Loans, Due Diligence, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      216 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Get Started with Word Processing Applications: Word

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Document Management, Productivity Software, Office Administration, Editing, Writing and Editing, Microsoft 365

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Oracle Primavera P6 PPM Professional Advanced Features

      Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Project Performance, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management Software, Project Portfolio Management, Project Management, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Change Control, Data Management, User Accounts, Resource Management, Forecasting, Data Import/Export

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Advanced Speaking and Listening Project

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Active Listening, Planning, Organizational Skills, Detail Oriented, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Creative Programming for Digital Media & Mobile Apps

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animation and Game Design, Music, Application Development, Multimedia, Computer Programming

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Erstelle einen Instagram Business Account

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Facebook, Product Promotion, Promotional Strategies, Advertising, Branding

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Irvine

      Remote Leadership for Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Conflict Management, Telecommuting, Trustworthiness, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Collaborative Software, Leadership, Team Building, Productivity, Social Skills, Teamwork, Rapport Building, Team Management, Productivity Software, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, People Management, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others

      Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Strategic Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Branding, Goal Setting, General Networking, Growth Mindedness, Business

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Introduction to Linear Algebra

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Markov Model, Geometry, Arithmetic, Algebra, General Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Probability, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Engineering Analysis

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Copilot for Power BI : Microsoft
    • Responsive Website Development and Design Capstone : University of London
    • Création de Designs Marketing avec Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • L'investissement à impact : les fondamentaux: ESSEC Business School
    • Get Started with Word Processing Applications: Word: SkillUp
    • Oracle Primavera P6 PPM Professional Advanced Features: Packt
    • Advanced Speaking and Listening Project: University of California, Irvine
    • Creative Programming for Digital Media & Mobile Apps: University of London
    • Erstelle einen Instagram Business Account: Coursera Project Network
    • Remote Leadership for Managers: University of California, Irvine

    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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