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      University of California, Irvine

      Writing Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Research, Grammar, Editing, Intellectual Property, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Caregiving, Stress Management, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Chronic Diseases, Patient Treatment, Mental and Behavioral Health, Geriatrics, Nutrition and Diet, Pharmacology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Analyzing Macro-Environmental Factors Using Creately

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Risk Analysis, Analysis, Innovation, Growth Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Contexto de Negocios en LATAM: Factores Políticos, Sociales y Económicos

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, World History, Business Economics, Economic Development, Economics, Socioeconomics, Business Modeling, Business, Political Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Advanced Python Development Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Generative AI, Test Driven Development (TDD), Integration Testing, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Algorithms, Software Documentation, Software Development Tools, Maintainability, Code Review, Software Development, Technical Documentation, Application Deployment

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      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Basic Recommender Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Usability, System Requirements, Machine Learning Algorithms, Innovation, Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Performance Tuning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Pandas for Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Query Languages, Data Integration, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis, Debugging

      4.1
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      商管研究中的賽局分析(二):資訊經濟學 (Game Theoretic Analysis for Business Research (2))

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Game Theory, Economics, Business Research, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      التسويق للمشاريع الصغيرة عبر موقع التواصل الإجتماعي فيسبوك

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Customer Communications Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Università Bocconi

      القيادة الدولية والسلوك التنظيمي

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Professional Networking, Conflict Management, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Relationship Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Responsiveness, Leadership, Team Management, Business Leadership, Behavior Management, Leadership Development, Communication

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Interactive Brokers

      ESG Investing: Setting Standards & Conducting Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Issue, Risk Analysis, Financial Services, Investments, Governance, Corporate Strategy, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Financial Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Tokyo

      Adapting to the Effects of Climate Change on Quality of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Civil Engineering, Land Management, Environmental Issue, Environment, Resilience, Adaptability, Community Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Risk Management Framework, Emerging Technologies, Transportation Operations, Predictive Modeling

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Writing Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
    • Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
    • Analyzing Macro-Environmental Factors Using Creately: Coursera Project Network
    • Contexto de Negocios en LATAM: Factores Políticos, Sociales y Económicos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Advanced Python Development Techniques: Microsoft
    • Basic Recommender Systems: EIT Digital
    • Pandas for Data Science: Duke University
    • 商管研究中的賽局分析(二):資訊經濟學 (Game Theoretic Analysis for Business Research (2)): National Taiwan University
    • التسويق للمشاريع الصغيرة عبر موقع التواصل الإجتماعي فيسبوك: Coursera Project Network
    • القيادة الدولية والسلوك التنظيمي: Università Bocconi

    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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