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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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      Knowledge Accelerators

      Microsoft Planner - Essential Training for Managing Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Project Coordination, Project Management Software, Microsoft 365, Project Schedules, Project Management, Project Planning, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Leadership and Management, Business Software

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Secure Coding: SSDLC, OWASP & SonarQube Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Software Development Life Cycle, Jenkins, Secure Coding, Application Security, Continuous Integration, DevOps, CI/CD, Vulnerability Assessments, Software Quality Assurance, Dependency Analysis, Security Awareness, Automation, Compliance Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Data Mining in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Science, Analytical Skills, Python Programming, Machine Learning Methods, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Canva Thumbnail Design Masterclass: Get More Clicks

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Performance Analysis, Photo Editing, Web Analytics, Marketing Psychology, Graphic and Visual Design, Performance Metric, Marketing Design, Design, Photography, Content Creation, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Creativity

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Canva Design Essentials Pt. 3: Docs, Video & AI Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Infographics, Photo Editing, Animations, Video Editing, Multimedia, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Generative AI Agents

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Nursing Assistant Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Assistance, Medical Terminology, Pathology, Conflict Management, Professionalism, Trustworthiness, Direct Patient Care, Emotional Intelligence, Caregiving, Professional Development, Oral Hygiene, Anatomy, Home Health Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Toileting, Time Management, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Vital Signs, Communication

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      Skillshare

      Advanced 3D Animation in Unreal Engine: Character Movement

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Motion Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Timelines, Data Import/Export, Editing

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Communicating to Diverse Audiences

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Target Audience, Business Communication, Empathy, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      Generative and Agentic AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Agentic systems, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Governance, Business Strategy, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Generative AI for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, AWS SageMaker, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Amazon Web Services, Software Development Tools, Automation, Performance Tuning, Cloud-Based Integration, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Documentation, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Storage

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      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Generative AI: Revolutionizing Business Analysis Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Analytics, Requirements Elicitation, Generative AI, Systems Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Requirements Analysis, Business Process Automation, Business Requirements, Process Optimization, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Workflow Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement

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      Macquarie University

      AI Security: Risks, Defences and Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Governance, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Cyber Attacks, DevSecOps, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Requirements Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Threat Modeling, Security Engineering, Data Security, Cyber Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Risk Management, Machine Learning, Encryption, Application Programming Interface (API), Applied Machine Learning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Microsoft Planner - Essential Training for Managing Projects: Knowledge Accelerators
    • Secure Coding: SSDLC, OWASP & SonarQube Essentials: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Data Mining in Python: University of Michigan
    • Canva Thumbnail Design Masterclass: Get More Clicks: Skillshare
    • Canva Design Essentials Pt. 3: Docs, Video & AI Tools: Skillshare
    • Nursing Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Advanced 3D Animation in Unreal Engine: Character Movement: Skillshare
    • Communicating to Diverse Audiences: University of Minnesota
    • Generative and Agentic AI: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
    • AWS Generative AI for Developers: Amazon Web Services

    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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