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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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      Skillshare

      Blender for Filmmakers: Create Floating 3D Objects

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, 3D Modeling, Animations, 3D Assets, Post-Production, Computer Graphics, Motion Graphics, Video Production, Virtual Environment

      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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      Skillshare

      Street Photography: Post-Production & Lifelong Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Post-Production, Adobe Photoshop, Lifelong Learning, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Growth Mindedness, Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, API Gateway, Network Administration, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Security, Application Deployment, Containerization, Service Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Deep Learning for Computer Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Generative Model Architectures, Artificial Intelligence

      Build toward a degree

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Business Law: A Community of Practice with Paralegals

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Strategy, Commercial Laws, Governance, Legal Risk, Case Law, Corporate Finance, Strategic Partnership, Civil Law, Corporate Accounting, Partnership Accounting, Organizational Structure, Analysis, Business, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Power Platform & SPFx: SharePoint Dev Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, No-Code Development, Microsoft 365, Workflow Management, Process Improvement, Business Process Automation, Productivity Software, Application Development, Decision Making, Design Software, Power Electronics, Systems Integration, Governance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Security and Ethical Hacking

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Foundations of Business Strategy and Research

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Market Research, Strategic Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Quantitative Research, Innovation, Target Audience, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Sustainable Business, Benchmarking, Business Acumen, Value Propositions, Descriptive Statistics, Performance Measurement, Ideation, Team Performance Management, Competitive Analysis, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Data Analysis

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      Scrimba

      Build Fast Websites with Astro

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, UI Components, Application Deployment, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Information Architecture, Web Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Content Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Frameworks, Routing Protocols, Javascript

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Foundations for Data Analytics Part 2: Northeastern University
    • Cel & 2D Animation: Streamline Workflow in Procreate Dreams: Skillshare
    • Blender for Filmmakers: Create Floating 3D Objects: Skillshare
    • Microsoft Excel Essentials: Get Started with Workbook Basics: Knowledge Accelerators
    • Street Photography: Post-Production & Lifelong Practice: Skillshare
    • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Unit 3: Pearson
    • Deep Learning for Computer Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Business Law: A Community of Practice with Paralegals: University of Washington
    • Power Platform & SPFx: SharePoint Dev Essentials: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Security and Ethical Hacking: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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