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    Social work courses can help you learn how to support individuals and communities through advocacy, counseling, and social services in a variety of settings.

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      University of California, Irvine

      Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Constructive Feedback, Stress Management, Organizational Skills, Planning

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      IoT Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Emerging Technologies, Data Science, Embedded Systems, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Security, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Platforms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      516 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Herramientas de la Economía Circular

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Process Analysis, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Project Design, Systems Thinking, Waste Minimization, Economic Development, Environmental Resource Management, Operational Efficiency, Business Solutions, Presentations, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      131 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Identifying Patient Populations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Bioinformatics, Data Processing, Data Science, Health Informatics, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research, Big Data, Analytics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Methods, Medical Records

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      London Business School

      New Ways of Working in an AI World

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Leadership Studies, Business Transformation, Data Strategy, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Technology Strategies, Capacity Planning, Business Ethics, Human Capital, Business Strategies, Decision Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Lesson | Video Conferencing: Face to Face but Online

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Meeting Facilitation

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MathWorks

      Computer Vision for Engineering and Science

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Motion Graphics, Data Mapping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Geospatial Information and Technology, Feature Engineering, Medical Imaging, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Validation, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing, Performance Testing, Algorithms

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Building Materials and Human Health

      Skills you'll gain: Environment Health And Safety, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environmental Engineering, Health Assessment, Community Health, Chemistry, Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Product Lifecycle Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Data Collection, Spreadsheet Software, Health Systems, Public Health

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Applied Analytics and Data for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Operational Efficiency, Operational Excellence, ISO 9000 Series, Process Improvement, Decision Making, Quality Management Systems, Data Security, Internet Of Things

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Sapienza University of Rome

      Alle origini della civiltà mediterranea: archeologia della città dal Levante all’Occidente - III-I millennio a.C.

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Culture, Art History, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Research, Anthropology, Architecture and Construction, Economics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials

      Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Computer Hardware, Performance Tuning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen: University of California, Irvine
    • IoT Devices: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Herramientas de la Economía Circular: Universidad de los Andes
    • Identifying Patient Populations: University of Colorado System
    • New Ways of Working in an AI World: London Business School
    • Lesson | Video Conferencing: Face to Face but Online: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Computer Vision for Engineering and Science: MathWorks
    • Building Materials and Human Health: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Applied Analytics and Data for Decision Making: University at Buffalo

    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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