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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

      IBM AI Foundations for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Mining, Generative AI, Big Data, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, ChatGPT, Digital Transformation, Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Business Process Automation, Data Architecture, Natural Language Processing, Market Opportunities, Leadership

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Technical Support Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, Customer Support, End User Training and Support, Computer Networking, Information Technology, Computer Architecture, Technical Communication, Linux, Microsoft Windows

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Product Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Commercialization, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Communications, OpenAI, Technical Product Management, Artificial Intelligence, Customer experience improvement, Team Building, Return On Investment, Product Development, New Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Improvement, Large Language Modeling, Creativity, IBM Cloud

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Cadre de Politique Environnementale et Sociale de la BID

      Skills you'll gain: Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Land Management, Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Labor Law, Community Health, Risk Management, Occupational Safety And Health, Cultural Diversity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts

      Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Financial Reporting, Capital Budgeting, Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Business Modeling, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Business Mathematics, Financial Planning, Corporate Finance, Predictive Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Research Reports, Science and Research, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, R Programming

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM IT Project Manager

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, Software Architecture, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Peer Review, Agile Software Development, Earned Value Management, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Information Technology, Risk Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Communication

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

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      Northwestern University

      Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Blogs, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media, Peer Review, Social Media Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Real Time Data, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Budgeting, Analytics, Digital Marketing, ChatGPT

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Data Management

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Governance, Data Visualization, Data Security, Data Migration, Database Design, Data Literacy, MySQL, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Data Store, Data Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Architecture, Excel Formulas, Business Intelligence

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Career Success

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Business Writing, Goal Setting, Negotiation, Cash Management, Business Planning, Planning, Project Controls, Feasibility Studies, Delegation Skills, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Business Correspondence, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Project Planning, Peer Review, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Communication

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

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      Coursera Project Network

      Increase Engagement to your Instagram Business Profile

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Scheduling, Branding

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Customer Support

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Standard Operating Procedure, Customer Support, OpenAI, Customer Service, Personalized Service, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Program Development, Customer experience improvement, Customer Insights, Workflow Management, Automation, Content Creation, IBM Cloud, Image Analysis, Virtual Environment, Business Ethics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • IBM AI Foundations for Business: IBM
    • Technical Support Fundamentals: Google
    • Generative AI for Product Managers: IBM
    • Cadre de Politique Environnementale et Sociale de la BID: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts: University of Pennsylvania
    • Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences: University of Amsterdam
    • IBM IT Project Manager: IBM
    • Social Media Marketing: Northwestern University
    • IBM Data Management: IBM
    • Career Success: University of California, Irvine

    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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