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      Siemens

      Expedite – Skills for Industry: Design and Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Engineering, Conceptual Design, Project Risk Management, Engineering Management, Product Development, Engineering Design Process, Product Management, Product Design, Manufacturing and Production, Design and Product, Risk Management, Design Software, Engineering, Time Management, Internet Of Things, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft R Programming for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Regression Analysis, Knitr, Web Scraping, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Dimensionality Reduction, Ggplot2, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Plotly, Data Cleansing, Microsoft Azure, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Software Documentation, R Programming, Microsoft Copilot

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Strategic SEO for Digital Marketing Success

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Content Strategy, Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Target Audience, Web Content, Blogs, Content Performance Analysis, Content Management, Writing, Content Creation, Web Analytics, Auditing, Editing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Performance Metric, Marketing Psychology

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      3D Design in Unreal Engine: Create a Realistic Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Prototyping, Virtual Environment, Game Design, 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      Generative and Agentic AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Agentic systems, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Data Ethics, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Decision Making, Content Creation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Public Cloud, General Networking, Database Management Systems, Scalability

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Accounting: Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Recognition, Financial Statements, Accrual Accounting, Financial Accounting, Bookkeeping, Income Statement, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounts Receivable, Inventory Accounting, Cash Flows

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      Stanford University

      COVID-19 Training for Healthcare Workers

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Telehealth, Respiratory Therapy, Critical Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Patient Positioning, Patient Treatment, Pediatrics, Infection Control, Patient Evaluation, Intensive Care Unit, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Medical Ultrasonography

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      Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Capstone Project 1

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, English Language, Language Learning

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Creativity, Team Management, Creative Thinking, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Creative Problem-Solving, Technology Strategies, Ideation, Strategic Thinking, Presentations, Business Modeling, Go To Market Strategy, Business Planning, Collaboration, New Business Development, Open Mindset, New Product Development, Market Opportunities

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Literacy, Creative Thinking, Aesthetics, Learning Styles, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Social Studies, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness, Curriculum Planning, Curriculum Development, Collaboration

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students

      Skills you'll gain: Psychological Evaluations, Classroom Management, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Parent Communication, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Working With Children, Pediatrics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Treatment Planning, Child Development, Disabilities, Planning, Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Expedite – Skills for Industry: Design and Manufacturing: Siemens
    • Microsoft R Programming for Everyone: Microsoft
    • Strategic SEO for Digital Marketing Success: Skillshare
    • 3D Design in Unreal Engine: Create a Realistic Environment: Skillshare
    • Generative and Agentic AI: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
    • Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services: Microsoft
    • Financial Accounting: Foundations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • COVID-19 Training for Healthcare Workers: Stanford University
    • Teach English Now! Capstone Project 1: Arizona State University
    • Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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