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      Skillshare

      Adobe Lightroom Essentials Pt. 1: Editing & Color Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Editing, Color Theory, Data Import/Export

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Client HQ: Streamline Client Project Management with Notion

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Database Design, Workflow Management, Project Management Software, Databases, Project Management, Productivity Software, Client Services, Process Improvement and Optimization, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Collaborative Software

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Advanced CSS Techniques & Responsive Design

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, UI Components, Typography

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      User Experience Design and Testing Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Usability, Design Strategies, Storyboarding

      Build toward a degree

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      International Women's Health and Human Rights

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Maternal Health, Community Health, Child Health, Health Equity, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Human Services, Advocacy, Education and Training, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Geriatrics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics, Health Policy

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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Linear Algebra for ML and Analytics Training

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Dimensionality Reduction, Applied Mathematics, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Analytics, Data Science

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Python for Scientific Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, NumPy, Data Visualization, Debugging, Matplotlib, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Engineering Analysis, Programming Principles, Data Analysis, Computer Programming

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Leading with Impact: Psychology, Diversity, and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Emotional Intelligence, Diversity Training, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Resilience, Business Transformation, Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Motivation, Culture Transformation, Leadership Development, Team Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Leadership, Communication

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      ADP AIRS® Entry-Level Recruiter

      Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Talent Pipelining, Professional Networking, Applicant Tracking Systems, Recruitment Strategies, Full Cycle Recruitment, Relationship Building, Performance Metric, Job Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Consultative Approaches, Process Improvement, Change Management, Compensation Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Reporting, Market Research, Self-Awareness, Talent Sourcing, Communication

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Global Business Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Business Writing, Concision, Data Visualization, Non-Verbal Communication, Sales Strategy, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Sales Presentation, Storytelling, Empathy, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Rapport Building, Grammar, Technical Communication, Communication, Communication Strategies, Marketing Communications

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      Pearson

      Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): Unit 7

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, YAML, Application Deployment, Scripting, Command-Line Interface

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Executive Communication & Data Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Business Writing, Concision, Data Visualization, Non-Verbal Communication, Sales Strategy, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Sales Presentation, Empathy, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Rapport Building, Grammar, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Communication Strategies, Marketing Communications

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Adobe Lightroom Essentials Pt. 1: Editing & Color Basics: Skillshare
    • Client HQ: Streamline Client Project Management with Notion: Skillshare
    • Advanced CSS Techniques & Responsive Design: Board Infinity
    • User Experience Design and Testing Part 1: Northeastern University
    • International Women's Health and Human Rights: Stanford University
    • Linear Algebra for ML and Analytics Training: Simplilearn
    • Introduction to Python for Scientific Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Leading with Impact: Psychology, Diversity, and Change: Coursera Instructor Network
    • ADP AIRS® Entry-Level Recruiter: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Global Business Communication: Starweaver

    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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