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      ISC2

      Incident Response, BC, and DR Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Crisis Management, Information Assurance

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      254 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Secure Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Firewall, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, OSI Models, Microsoft Azure, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Monitoring, Software As A Service, Virtual Machines, Virtualization

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      277 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Seguridad hídrica

      Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Hydrology, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Sanitation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Risk Management, Governance, Policy Development

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

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      IBM

      Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Goal Setting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      367 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Salud mental y atención comunitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Community Health, Cultural Diversity, Crisis Intervention, Social Determinants Of Health, Diversity Awareness, Substance Abuse, Cultural Responsiveness, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Health, First Aid, Health Equity, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IESE Business School

      La gestión de personas y equipos

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Performance Management, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Employee Engagement, Culture, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Persona (User Experience)

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

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Introdução à Análise Macroeconômica

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Market, Policy Analysis, Financial Policy, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Investments, Financial Modeling, Supply And Demand, Fiscal Management, Business Modeling, Market Dynamics, Expectation Management

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      345 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      刑法学总论 Criminal Law

      Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Legal Proceedings, Civil Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations, Case Studies

      3.2
      Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Algorithms, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      651 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Formadores de Ciudadanía

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Diversity Awareness, Community Development, Pedagogy, Conflict Management, Train The Trainer, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Working With Children, Empathy, Collaboration, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Discussion Facilitation, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      490 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Cultural Diversity, World History, Political Sciences, Governance, Economics, Qualitative Research, Digital Transformation

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Advanced Digital Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Architecture, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Improvement, Cloud Computing Architecture, Governance, Business Technologies, Emerging Technologies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Workforce Development, Cybersecurity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Incident Response, BC, and DR Concepts: ISC2
    • Introduction to Secure Networking: Microsoft
    • Seguridad hídrica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations: IBM
    • Salud mental y atención comunitaria: Universidad de los Andes
    • La gestión de personas y equipos: IESE Business School
    • Introdução à Análise Macroeconômica: Universidade de São Paulo
    • 刑法学总论 Criminal Law: Peking University
    • Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System: Duke University
    • Formadores de Ciudadanía: Universidad de los Andes

    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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