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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Value Chain Management

      Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Operations Management, Cost Accounting, Performance Measurement, Supply Chain Management, Process Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Product Strategy, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Product Lining, Supply Chain Planning, Budgeting, Marketing Planning, Variance Analysis, Inventory Management System, Accounting Systems, Branding, Operating Budget, Quality Control

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      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Probability, Bayesian Statistics, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Decision Making, Research, Persuasive Communication, Statistical Inference, Complex Problem Solving, Oral Expression, Theoretical Computer Science, Communication, Appeals, Discussion Facilitation, Learning Strategies, Business Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Lund University

      AI & Law

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, Electronic Discovery, Legal Proceedings, Labor Law, Legal Research, Automation, Data Ethics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Public Administration, Natural Language Processing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Predictive Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      694 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Convolutional Neural Networks in TensorFlow

      Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Data Processing

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

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      IBM

      Security Analyst Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Cyber Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Management, Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Security Management, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cyber Attacks, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Storytelling, Creative Problem-Solving, Market Opportunities, Human Centered Design, New Product Development, Data Visualization, User Experience Design, Strategic Thinking

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

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      Stanford University

      International Women's Health and Human Rights

      Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Maternal Health, Health Equity, Child Health, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Social Work, Human Services, Geriatrics, Advocacy, International Relations, Health Policy, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Economic Development

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Inspiring and Motivating Individuals

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Visionary, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Employee Performance Management, Leadership Development, People Development, Influencing, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Employee Engagement, Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Target Audience, Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Instagram, Growth Strategies, Content Strategy, Digital Marketing, Scheduling, Brand Awareness, Customer Engagement, Market Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      School Health for Children and Adolescents

      Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Education, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Nutrition Education, Community Health, Chronic Diseases, Student Support and Services, Positive Behavior Support, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Disabilities, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medical Support, Medical Emergency, School Psychology, Working With Children, Behavioral Health

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Make the Sale: Build, Launch, and Manage E-commerce Stores

      Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Online Advertising, Order Fulfillment, Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Customer Engagement, Marketing, Advertising, Brand Strategy, Market Trend, Product Knowledge, Web Analytics, Process Optimization, Market Research, Target Audience

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Foundations of Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Literacy, Business Analytics, Real Time Data, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Business Metrics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Value Chain Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking: Duke University
    • AI & Law : Lund University
    • Convolutional Neural Networks in TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
    • Security Analyst Fundamentals: IBM
    • Design Thinking for Innovation: University of Virginia
    • International Women's Health and Human Rights: Stanford University
    • Inspiring and Motivating Individuals: University of Michigan
    • Social Media Marketing: SkillUp EdTech
    • School Health for Children and Adolescents: University of Colorado System

    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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