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      The World Bank Group

      From Climate Science to Action

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Mitigation, Environment, Resilience, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Policy, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Action Oriented, Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      463 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MathWorks

      Practical Data Science with MATLAB

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Integration, Interactive Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software, Matlab, Regression Analysis, Data Processing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing, Predictive Modeling, Data Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Social Justice, Child Development, Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Human Learning, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      809 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Business English: Management and Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Business Writing, Business Communication, Active Listening, Business Correspondence, Telephone Skills, Management Training And Development, Employee Coaching, English Language, Delegation Skills, Staff Management, Recruitment, Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Communication, Vocabulary

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Business Correspondence, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Business Communication, Professional Networking, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Language Competency

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      902 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Data Science Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Big Data, Intellectual Property, Data Analysis, Social Sciences, Sampling (Statistics), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Diversity Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Finance for Non-Financial Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Finance, Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Spreadsheet Software, General Finance, Cash Flows, Investments

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      438 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Scrum Master

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Product Roadmaps, Team Management, Project Closure, Organizational Change, Meeting Facilitation, Team Leadership, Agile Software Development, Project Management, Product Management, Employee Coaching, Stakeholder Management, Kanban Principles

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      419 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Salud mental y atención comunitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Community Health, Cultural Diversity, Crisis Intervention, Community Development, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Awareness, Health Disparities, Community Outreach, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Health, First Aid, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting

      Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Creativity, Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Social Skills, Professionalism, Active Listening, Optimism, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      309 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la inteligencia artificial

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Computational Logic, Program Development, Artificial Intelligence, Markov Model, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Creativity, Theoretical Computer Science, Engineering Software, Logical Reasoning, Software Development, Generative AI, Deductive Reasoning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Problem Management, Social Sciences, Bioinformatics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      592 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Leverage Data Science for a More Agile Supply Chain

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Customer Demand Planning, Inventory Management System, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management, Capacity Planning, Materials Management, Process Optimization, Forecasting, Operations Management, Resource Allocation, Service Level, Capacity Management, Performance Measurement, Microsoft Excel, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Cost Reduction, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      435 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • From Climate Science to Action: The World Bank Group
    • Practical Data Science with MATLAB: MathWorks
    • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious: The University of Edinburgh
    • Business English: Management and Leadership: Arizona State University
    • Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Data Science Ethics: University of Michigan
    • Finance for Non-Financial Managers: Emory University
    • Scrum Master: SkillUp EdTech
    • Salud mental y atención comunitaria: Universidad de los Andes
    • Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting: University of Michigan

    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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