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    • U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Usable Security

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Interaction Design, Usability Testing, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Engineering, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Cybersecurity, User Interface (UI) Design, User Centered Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, Design

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      Universiteit Leiden

      International Law In Action: Investigating and Prosecuting International Crimes

      Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, International Relations, Child Welfare, Legal Proceedings, Social Justice, Litigation and Civil Justice, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Legal Strategy, Case Law

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      715 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Sexualidad...mucho más que sexo

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Child Development, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychology, Interpersonal Communications, Biology, Anatomy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Managing Social and Human Capital

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, People Management, Leadership and Management, Human Resources, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Recruitment, Team Motivation, Recruitment, Organizational Change, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compensation Management, Job Analysis, Employee Engagement, Change Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Interoperability, Health Care, Change Management, Health Technology, Workflow Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Decision Support Systems, Process Improvement, Health Care Administration, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Medical Records, Organizational Change, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Solution Design, Clinical Data Management, Information Technology, Strategic Leadership, Data Science

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      934 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google AR & VR

      Introduction to Augmented Reality and ARCore

      Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Mobile Development Tools, User Experience, Computer Vision, User Interface (UI), Computer Hardware, Real Time Data

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Anatomy of the Chest, Neck, Abdomen, and Pelvis

      Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Neurology, Respiration, Medical Imaging, Patient Evaluation, Pulmonology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Radiology, Health Assessment, Urology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Strategic Management

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Technology Strategies, Global Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Competitive Analysis, Market Dynamics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Measure and Optimize Social Media Marketing Campaigns

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Digital Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Advertising, Digital Marketing, A/B Testing, Paid media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Facebook, Return On Investment, Data Analysis, Presentations, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Optimism, Positivity, Growth Mindedness, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Relationship Building, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Marketing Analytics, Data Visualization, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Governance, Business Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Data Quality, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Auditing, Power BI, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      إدارة الفعاليات | Events Management

      Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Planning, Event Marketing, Advertising, Cost Management, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Promotional Strategies, Budget Management, Marketing Budgets, Marketing Communications, Return On Investment, Budgeting, Expense Management, Technology Solutions, Target Audience

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Usable Security: University of Maryland, College Park
    • International Law In Action: Investigating and Prosecuting International Crimes: Universiteit Leiden
    • Sexualidad...mucho más que sexo: Universidad de los Andes
    • Managing Social and Human Capital: University of Pennsylvania
    • Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Augmented Reality and ARCore: Google AR & VR
    • Anatomy of the Chest, Neck, Abdomen, and Pelvis: Yale University
    • Strategic Management: Copenhagen Business School
    • Measure and Optimize Social Media Marketing Campaigns: Meta
    • Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills: University of Pennsylvania

    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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