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      Status: AI skills
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      Adobe

      Adobe Content Creator

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Typography, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Web Content, Video Editing, Digital Design, Generative AI, Graphic Design, Content Marketing, Logo Design, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement, Adobe Photoshop, Creative Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Infographics, Color Theory, Branding

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Emotional and Social Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Active Listening, Social Skills, Stress Management, Professional Development, Compassion, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Discipline, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      IBM

      IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Detection and Response, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Networking Hardware, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Security, Penetration Testing, Linux, IT Security Architecture, IT Service Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Network Security, Data Security, Encryption, Professional Networking, Generative AI, Cyber Security Assessment

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      26K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Self-Awareness, School Psychology, Program Evaluation, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Childhood Education and Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Curriculum Planning, Teaching, Education and Training, Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice, Social Skills, Child Development, Behavior Management, Student Support and Services, Persistence, Empathy, Growth Mindedness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      907 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Improve Your English Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Presentations, Telephone Skills, Business Writing, Cultural Diversity, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Skills, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Business Communication, Interviewing Skills, Concision, Vocabulary, Writing, Writing and Editing, Professional Development, English Language

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      27K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM IT Scrum Master

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Software Development Life Cycle, User Story, Agile Methodology, Software Architecture, Development Environment, DevOps, Scrum (Software Development), Software Design, Computer Systems, Conflict Management, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Leadership, Test Planning, Risk Management, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9.9K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Canva to Create Social Media Visuals for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Instagram, Content Creation, Facebook, Marketing Materials, Data Visualization, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Lund University

      AI, Business & the Future of Work

      Skills you'll gain: Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Organizational Development, Risk Management, Business Strategies, Automation, Business Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Data Ethics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Research and Design, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Performance Measurement, Innovation, Business Modeling, Program Evaluation, Needs Assessment, Market Analysis

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

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos (PAP)

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, First Aid, Pediatrics, De-escalation Techniques, Stress Management, Disabilities, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Working With Children, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Content Creation for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Video Production, Content Performance Analysis, Live Streaming, Drive Engagement, Content Creation, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Content, Content Development and Management, Video Editing, Content Strategy, Digital Content, Social Media Strategy, Photography, Storytelling, Branding, Target Audience, Photo Editing, Collaboration, Real Time Data

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Adobe

      Social Media Content and Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement, Drive Engagement, Instagram, TikTok, Copywriting, Data Ethics, Branding, Video Production, Scheduling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      175 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Adobe Content Creator: Adobe
    • Emotional and Social Intelligence: University of California, Davis
    • IBM Cybersecurity Analyst: IBM
    • The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): University of Colorado Boulder
    • Improve Your English Communication Skills: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • IBM IT Scrum Master: IBM
    • Use Canva to Create Social Media Visuals for Business: Coursera Project Network
    • AI, Business & the Future of Work: Lund University
    • Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators: University of Pennsylvania
    • Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos (PAP): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    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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