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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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      IBM

      Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Looker (Software), Histogram, Microsoft Excel, Tree Maps, Data Analysis, Analytics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Human Resources Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, Workforce Planning, Business Analytics, Employee Training, Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Compensation Analysis, Data Analysis, Recruitment Strategies

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Seeing Through Photographs

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Media and Communications, Photo Editing, Culture, Journalism, Storytelling, Research, Social Justice

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Justice, Working With Children, Child Development, Health Disparities, Social and Human Services, Child Health, Human Development, Disabilities, Family Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Research, Social Sciences, International Relations, Anthropology, Advocacy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Discover the Art of Prompting

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Content Creation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Meta Marketing Science Certification Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Descriptive Statistics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, A/B Testing, Bayesian Statistics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Customer Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Advertising Campaigns, Sampling (Statistics), Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Scheduling, Marketing Strategies

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Document Management

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      PwC

      Problem Solving with Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Statistical Analysis, Forecasting, Data Management

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      Meta

      Programming with JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Javascript, Node.JS, Unit Testing, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Web Development, Computer Programming, JSON, Web Applications, Debugging, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Package and Software Management, Functional Design, Front-End Web Development, Data Structures

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Greek and Roman Mythology

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, World History, European History, Art History, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology

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      Universidad de Chile

      Docencia para la capacitación laboral y el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida.

      Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Program Evaluation, Teaching, Adult Education, Lifelong Learning, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Instructional Design, Communication

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Data Visualization and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos: IBM
    • Human Resources Analytics: University of California, Irvine
    • Seeing Through Photographs: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction: University of Geneva
    • Discover the Art of Prompting: Google
    • Meta Marketing Science Certification Prep: Meta
    • Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Problem Solving with Excel : PwC
    • Programming with JavaScript: Meta
    • Greek and Roman Mythology: 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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