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    • U

      Università Bocconi

      Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Transformation, Business Ethics, Organizational Change, Socioeconomics, Business Strategy, Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Innovation

      4.6
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      906 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Mental Health Care Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Medical Privacy, Child Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Health Therapies, Professionalism, Professional Development, Pediatrics, Time Management, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Teamwork, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      783 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      C

      California Institute of the Arts

      Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Logo Design, Design Software, Digital Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Adobe InDesign, Photo Editing, Photography, Style Guides, Branding, Peer Review, Art History, Design, Design Strategies, Design Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      What is Data Science?

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Mining, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      76K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Case Western Reserve University

      Introduction to International Criminal Law

      Skills you'll gain: Trial Preparation, Court Systems, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Legal Hearings, Litigation and Civil Justice, International Relations, Legal Strategy, Diplomacy, Public Safety and National Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Law, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      DeepLearning.AI

      Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter Tuning, Regularization and Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Performance Tuning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analysis, Debugging

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      63K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM IT Project Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Software Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Risk Management, Peer Review, Earned Value Management, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Team Motivation, Kanban Principles, Project Schedules, Information Technology, Sprint Retrospectives, Interviewing Skills, Project Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8.6K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
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      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      IA: Ética en la Inteligencia Artificial Educativa

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, Risk Management Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Education and Training, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Education Software and Technology, Social Sciences, Information Privacy, Generative AI

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      IBM

      Generative AI for Human Resources (HR) Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, HR Tech, Human Resources Software, Human Resources Management and Planning, OpenAI, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Program Development, Employee Engagement, Content Creation, Recruitment, Performance Appraisal, Employee Onboarding, Image Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      IBM

      Generative AI for Mobile App Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Mobile Development, Data Ethics, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, Machine Learning Methods, DevSecOps, Application Security, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Natural Language Processing, Image Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.1K reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Product Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Commercialization, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Communications, OpenAI, Technical Product Management, Artificial Intelligence, Customer experience improvement, Team Building, Return On Investment, Product Development, New Product Development, Product Strategy, Microsoft Copilot, Large Language Modeling, Technical Communication, Image Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM IT Scrum Master

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Kanban Principles, Information Technology, Software Design, Software Development Tools, Computer Hardware, Software Engineering, Agile Project Management, Program Development, Systems Development, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Sprint Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9.5K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity : Università Bocconi
    • Mental Health Care Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts
    • What is Data Science? : IBM
    • Introduction to International Criminal Law: Case Western Reserve University
    • Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter Tuning, Regularization and Optimization: DeepLearning.AI
    • IBM IT Project Manager: IBM
    • IA: Ética en la Inteligencia Artificial Educativa: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Generative AI for Human Resources (HR) Professionals: IBM
    • Generative AI for Mobile App Developers: IBM

    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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