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      University of Colorado System

      Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unity Games

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, UI Components, Data Import/Export, Debugging, File Management

      4.6
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      327 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      运营管理概论(中文版)

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Business Process Improvement, Inventory Management System, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Manufacturing Operations, Quality Management, Productivity Software, Performance Measurement, Business, Capacity Management, Resource Utilization

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Voxy

      Low Intermediate English: Calls & Messaging

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Rapport Building, Grammar

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Set Up Shop on Facebook Shops using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Customer experience improvement, Organizational Skills, Social Media, Social Media Management, Customer Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Photo Editing, E-Commerce, Customer Service, Product Knowledge, Marketing, Digital Marketing

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      London Business School

      New Ways of Working in an AI World

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Responsible AI, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Technology Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Ethics, Machine Learning, Case Studies, Decision Making

      4.5
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      48 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea Videos para Redes Sociales con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Social Media, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Organizational Skills, Marketing, Marketing Communications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California San Diego

      Interaction Design Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Interaction Design, Prototyping, A/B Testing, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Usability, Mockups, Design Research, User Research, Innovation, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Infectious Diseases, Advocacy, Data Collection, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      246 reviews

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      University of Lausanne

      Ecologie Politique: défi de la durabilité pour les démocraties

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Public Policies, European History, Governance, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      210 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking para Inovação

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Strategic Thinking, Storytelling, Creativity, Human Centered Design, Data Visualization, New Product Development, Process Development, Empathy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Blue Prism

      Blue Prism Foundation Training

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Objects Framework, Business Process Automation, Process Flow Diagrams, Automation, Process Design, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Process Development, Business Process, Process Validation, Release Management, Data Import/Export, Decision Making, Data Analysis

      4.6
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Neuroscience of Leading High-Performance Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Storytelling, Coaching, Employee Coaching, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Goal Setting, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Safety Culture, Influencing, Neurology, Psychology

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unity Games: University of Colorado System
    • 运营管理概论(中文版): University of Pennsylvania
    • Low Intermediate English: Calls & Messaging: Voxy
    • How to Set Up Shop on Facebook Shops using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • New Ways of Working in an AI World: London Business School
    • Crea Videos para Redes Sociales con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Interaction Design Capstone Project: University of California San Diego
    • The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Ecologie Politique: défi de la durabilité pour les démocraties: University of Lausanne
    • Design Thinking para Inovação: University of Virginia

    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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