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      University of Minnesota

      Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Patient Evaluation, Nursing Practices, Nursing Care, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Contraindication, Patient Education And Counseling, Stress Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation

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      492 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Design Reviews, Cost Management, Scope Management, Engineering Management, Risk Management, Program Management, Requirements Analysis, Project Controls, User Requirements Documents, Business Requirements, Project Management, Product Requirements, Earned Value Management, Systems Architecture, Test Planning, Systems Design

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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Western Australia

      Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Blood Collection, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Medical Laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Science, Child Health, Image Analysis, Maternal Health, Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Equipment, Pediatrics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Team Building, New Business Development, Ideation, Business Modeling, Business Development, Customer Analysis, Leadership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD)

      Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Learning Management Systems, Course Development, Design Thinking, Professional Development, Brainstorming, Education Software and Technology, Motivational Skills, Communication, Design, Student-Centred Learning, Creative Thinking, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Technology Strategies, Quality Assurance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Sales Management, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Process, Microsoft 365, Resource Allocation, Microsoft Teams, Lead Generation, Service Management, Customer Data Management, Power BI, Customer Service, Customer Insights, Scheduling

      4.6
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Collection, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Communication, R Programming

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      629 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Sesenta años de inteligencia artificial

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Social Sciences, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Emerging Technologies, Human Computer Interaction, Information Privacy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      451 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Java for Android

      Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Mobile Development, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Debugging, Algorithms

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Photovoltaic solar energy

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Project Finance, Power Electronics, Semiconductors, Economics, Basic Electrical Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      474 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Product Management: Initial Product Strategy and Plan

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Roadmaps, Product Management, Product Planning, New Product Development, Product Strategy, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Product Development, Business Planning, User Requirements Documents, Team Building, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Risk Management, Financial Analysis

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Google Sheets - Advanced Topics

      Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Google Workspace, Data Validation, Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Data Analysis Software, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Automation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      356 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils: University of Minnesota
    • Introduction to Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide: University of Western Australia
    • Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD): University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Sesenta años de inteligencia artificial: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Java for Android: Vanderbilt University
    • Photovoltaic solar energy: École Polytechnique

    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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