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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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      University of Amsterdam

      Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Statistical Inference, Data Presentation, Science and Research, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research Design, Probability & Statistics, Data Collection, Predictive Modeling, Sampling (Statistics), Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Research Methodologies, Research, Interviewing Skills, Report Writing, Research Reports, Regression Analysis, R Programming

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Social Media Management

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Instagram, Content Management, Brand Strategy, Content Marketing, Brand Awareness, Facebook, Storytelling, Calendar Management, Customer Engagement

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

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      Status: AI skills
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      IBM

      IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Flutter (Software), Software Development Life Cycle, iOS Development, Mobile Development, GitHub, Software Architecture, ChatGPT, React Redux, Web Development Tools, Mobile Development Tools, Apple iOS, Figma (Design Software), User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Responsive Web Design, React.js, Development Environment, Android Studio, AI Personalization

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Meta React Native

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Version Control, Restful API, Unix Commands, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), User Research, UI/UX Research, Git (Version Control System), Usability Testing, React.js, User Experience Design, Mobile Development, GitHub, Interaction Design, Usability, Database Management, Wireframing, Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Status: AI skills
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      IBM

      IBM Data Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, SQL, Extract, Transform, Load, Pivot Tables And Charts, Matplotlib, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Data Ethics, Dashboard, Jupyter, IBM Cognos Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Python Programming, Interviewing Skills

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Multiple educators

      Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning, Anomaly Detection, Reinforcement Learning, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Decision Tree Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Ethics, Tensorflow, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Python Programming, NumPy, Artificial Neural Networks

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      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      35K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Technical Support Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Technical Support, Computer Hardware, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Support, Computer Architecture, Computer Networking, Microsoft Windows, Technical Communication, Linux, Virtual Machines

      4.8
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      161K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Generative AI Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Wrangling, Keras (Neural Network Library), Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI Agents, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Flask (Web Framework), Supervised Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Natural Language Processing, Data Import/Export, Statistical Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter

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      90K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Prompt Engineering for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Student Engagement, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Large Language Modeling, Image Analysis, Mobile Development, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Computer Vision, Brainstorming, Application Development, Creative Problem-Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Behavioral Health, Preventative Care, Social Studies, Chronic Diseases, Health Informatics

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

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      IBM

      IBM Business Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Business Process Modeling, Data Storytelling, Stakeholder Management, Process Mapping, Pivot Tables And Charts, Agile Methodology, Requirements Management, Digital Transformation, Dashboard, Requirements Analysis, Work Breakdown Structure, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Business Analytics, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Systems Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Linux, Operating Systems, User Accounts, Systems Administration, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, Windows PowerShell, File Management, Software Installation, Linux Commands, System Monitoring, Remote Access Systems, Authorization (Computing), Virtualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences: University of Amsterdam
    • Social Media Management : Meta
    • IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer: IBM
    • Meta React Native: Meta
    • IBM Data Analyst: IBM
    • Machine Learning: DeepLearning.AI
    • Technical Support Fundamentals: Google
    • IBM Generative AI Engineering: IBM
    • Prompt Engineering for Educators: Vanderbilt University
    • Stanford Introduction to Food and Health: Stanford University

    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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