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      Yale University

      Indigenous Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, Land Management, Storytelling

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Process Controls, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Process Capability, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management, Statistics, Work Breakdown Structure, Operational Excellence, Process Analysis, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Quality Management

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      GPT Vision: Seeing the World through Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, Data Synthesis, Image Analysis, Data Capture, OpenAI, Data Analysis, Organizational Skills, Computer Vision, Data Storytelling, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Problem Solving, Automation, Cooking, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      196 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Professional Selling: 3 Steps to High-Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Process, Overcoming Objections, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales, Cold Calling, Sales Presentation, B2B Sales, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, General Sales Practices, Needs Assessment, Rapport Building, Sales Pipelines, Solution Selling, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Lead Generation

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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Emory University

      Childbirth: A Global Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Child Health, Community Health, Health Disparities, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Social Sciences, Health Care, Cultural Responsiveness, Health Systems, Education and Training, Data Collection

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Inteligencia Emocional: Un enfoque práctico

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Empathy, Leadership and Management, Teamwork, Social Skills, Professional Development, Relationship Management, Resilience, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communications, Problem Solving, Stress Management, Self-Motivation, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Presentations, Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Trustworthiness, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Calculus: Single Variable Part 3 - Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Differential Equations, Engineering Calculations, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Patenting in Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Chemistry, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Keyword Research, Molecular Biology, Database Management Systems, Technical Writing, Research Reports

      4.5
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp

      Product Management: Foundations & Stakeholder Collaboration

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Management, New Product Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Competitive Analysis, Product Planning, Product Strategy, Business Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Market Analysis, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Team Building, Leadership

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      292 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Liderazgo con impacto

      Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Honesty, Personal Integrity, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Leadership, Conscientiousness, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Culture Transformation, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Business Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      187 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Machine Learning Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Python Programming, Tensorflow, Regression Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Indigenous Religions & Ecology: Yale University
    • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Exam Prep: SkillUp
    • GPT Vision: Seeing the World through Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Professional Selling: 3 Steps to High-Performance: Kennesaw State University
    • Childbirth: A Global Perspective: Emory University
    • Inteligencia Emocional: Un enfoque práctico: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre: Macquarie University
    • Calculus: Single Variable Part 3 - Integration: University of Pennsylvania
    • Patenting in Biotechnology: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Product Management: Foundations & Stakeholder Collaboration: SkillUp

    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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