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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Data Presentation, Customer Relationship Management, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Communications, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Analytics, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Web Analytics, Campaign Management, Business Analytics, Direct Marketing, User Experience, Digital Transformation, Data Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Data Visualization

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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

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      Beginner · Course · 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
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Relational Databases, Statistical Analysis, Dashboard, Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Data Visualization, Stored Procedure, Statistical Methods, Web Scraping, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Database Design, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Python Programming

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

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Customer Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Business Analytics, Financial Statement Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Operational Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Peer Review, Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Talent Management, Consumer Behaviour, Data Analysis, Financial Accounting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Neural Networks and Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Linear Algebra, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Calculus

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      123K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, IBM Cognos Analytics, Dashboard, Data Visualization, SQL, Linux Commands, IBM DB2, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Pipelines, Interactive Data Visualization, Apache Airflow, Extract, Transform, Load, Star Schema, Relational Databases, Shell Script, Linux, Data Transformation, Snowflake Schema, Stored Procedure, Database Design

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Channel, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Digital Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Email Marketing, Target Audience

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Data Engineering Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Web Scraping, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Data Transformation, Big Data, IBM DB2, Stored Procedure, Databases, Data Architecture, Database Management, Data Pipelines, Data Storage Technologies, Jupyter, PostgreSQL, Data Governance, Python Programming

      4.6
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      57K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Content Marketing, Peer Review, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Advertising, Target Audience, Big Data, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, Data Collection, Content Creation, Marketing Effectiveness, Analytics, Digital Marketing, ChatGPT

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

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      Microsoft

      Work Smarter with Microsoft PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Microsoft Windows, End User Training and Support, Organizational Skills, Content Management, File Management

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

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      Microsoft

      Work Smarter with Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Word, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Microsoft Windows, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

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

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

    • Digital Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Technical Support Fundamentals: Google
    • Stanford Introduction to Food and Health: Stanford University
    • Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL: IBM
    • Business Analytics: University of Pennsylvania
    • Neural Networks and Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
    • BI Foundations with SQL, ETL and Data Warehousing: IBM
    • Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce: Google
    • Data Engineering Foundations: IBM
    • Social Media Marketing: Northwestern 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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