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      University of Alberta

      Workplace Psychological Health and Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Stress Management, Organizational Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Mental Health, People Management, Rapport Building, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Occupational Safety And Health, Personal Development, Employee Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Empathy, Resilience, Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Peer Review, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Information Privacy, Web Design and Development

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

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      The State University of New York

      Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Accident Prevention, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Personal Development, Working With Children, Child Health, Resilience, Social Skills, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Standards, Health And Safety Standards, Mental Health, Meal Planning And Preparation, First Aid, Record Keeping

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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to CRM with HubSpot

      Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Data Management, Email Marketing, Marketing Materials, Business Software, Sales Development, Customer Communications Management, Sales Pipelines, Dashboard, Data Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Sales Operations, Team Oriented

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      965 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      SkillUp

      Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Project Schedules, Agile Project Management, Quality Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Management, Cost Management, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      522 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, World Music, Disabilities, Art History, Music History, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Community Organizing, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Musical Composition, Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Music, Music Theory, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      330 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Administración financiera y su función en la empresa

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Performance Measurement, Financial Data, Capital Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Balance Sheet, Financial Policy, Cash Flows, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Working Capital, Return On Investment

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

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      ESSEC Business School

      Les Fondamentaux de la Négociation

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Value Propositions, Active Listening, Stakeholder Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      430 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Care, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Medical Records, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Methods

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

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      IBM

      Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, PySpark, Apache Hive, Big Data, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Scalability, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Data Transformation, Debugging

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      UBITS

      Introducción a la inteligencia emocional

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Persistence, Self-Discipline, Social Skills, Self-Motivation, Adaptability, Resilience, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Decision Making

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      992 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Russian History: from Lenin to Putin

      Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      805 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Workplace Psychological Health and Safety: University of Alberta
    • Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing: Michigan State University
    • Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center: The State University of New York
    • Introduction to CRM with HubSpot: Coursera Project Network
    • Project Management Foundations, Initiation, and Planning: SkillUp
    • Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society: Duke University
    • Administración financiera y su función en la empresa : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Les Fondamentaux de la Négociation : ESSEC Business School
    • Data and Health Indicators in Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop: IBM

    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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