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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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      Skillshare

      Team Building: Create Engaging Events for Hybrid Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Motivation, Teamwork, Recognizing Others, Team Leadership, Virtual Teams, Drive Engagement, Event Planning, Follow Through, Diversity and Inclusion

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced Machine Learning, Big Data, and Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Tensorflow, A/B Testing, Big Data, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Machine Learning Software, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Dimensionality Reduction, Reinforcement Learning

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Creative Nonfiction: Write Truth with Style

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Creation, Peer Review, Journalism, Writing, Editing, Creativity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Navigate Your Dream Studio Job: Thrive in 3D Animation

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Goal Setting, Professional Development, Collaboration, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Master RAW Editing in Affinity Photo

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Image Quality, Photography, Editing, Post-Production

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Foundations for Data Analytics Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Correlation Analysis, Text Mining, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis, Network Analysis, Feature Engineering, Probability, Data Structures, Statistics, Data Visualization, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Natural Language Processing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Cel & 2D Animation: Streamline Workflow in Procreate Dreams

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Motion Graphics, Storyboarding, Adobe After Effects, Computer Graphics, Video Editing, Apple software proficiency, Color Theory, Storytelling

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Knowledge Accelerators

      Microsoft Excel Essentials: Get Started with Workbook Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Science, Data Entry, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Business Intelligence, Data Manipulation, Business Analytics, Data Management, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Customer Data Management, Record Keeping, Financial Analysis, Marketing Planning, Project Management, Event Planning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Building AI-Powered Application with .NET

      Skills you'll gain: .NET Framework, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, OpenAI, Microsoft Azure, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Development Environment, Microsoft Development Tools, Image Analysis, Responsible AI, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Strategic Foundations of Sales Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Rapport Building, Sales, Sales Strategy, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Relationship Building, Price Negotiation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Virtual Teams, Active Listening, Market Research, Conflict Management, Digital Communications, Goal Setting, Stakeholder Analysis, Research, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees

      Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Full Cycle Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Job Analysis, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Talent Sourcing, Interviewing Skills, Decision Making, Diversity and Inclusion

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      Packt

      Core WordPress Development Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Development Environment, Content Management Systems, Content Management, Data Management, PHP (Scripting Language), Database Development, Information Architecture, Javascript and jQuery, Data Security, Data Validation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Team Building: Create Engaging Events for Hybrid Teams: Skillshare
    • Advanced Machine Learning, Big Data, and Deep Learning: Packt
    • Creative Nonfiction: Write Truth with Style: Skillshare
    • Navigate Your Dream Studio Job: Thrive in 3D Animation: Skillshare
    • Master RAW Editing in Affinity Photo: Skillshare
    • Foundations for Data Analytics Part 2: Northeastern University
    • Cel & 2D Animation: Streamline Workflow in Procreate Dreams: Skillshare
    • Microsoft Excel Essentials: Get Started with Workbook Basics: Knowledge Accelerators
    • Building AI-Powered Application with .NET: Packt
    • Strategic Foundations of Sales Negotiation: LearnQuest

    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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