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    • C

      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Teaching, Education and Training, Curriculum Planning, Student Engagement, Quality Assessment, Surveys, Instructional Strategies, Peer Review, Performance Reporting, Reliability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la inteligencia artificial

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Computational Logic, Program Development, Artificial Intelligence, Markov Model, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Creativity, Theoretical Computer Science, Engineering Software, Logical Reasoning, Software Development, Generative AI, Deductive Reasoning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Problem Management, Social Sciences, Bioinformatics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      593 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Online education: The foundations of online teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Discussion Facilitation, Instructional Design, Learning Management Systems, Community Development, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Digital Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Aptly

      Marketing with TikTok

      Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Storytelling, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Performance Measurement, Web Analytics, Video Editing, Advertising, Digital Media Strategy, Advertising Campaigns, Performance Analysis, Marketing, Performance Metric, Digital Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Social Media, Brand Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Typography, Visual Design, Color Matching, User Experience Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphics Software, Adobe InDesign, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Software, Photo Editing, Content Creation, Design Research, Information Architecture, Adobe Photoshop

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship 3: Growth Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Digital Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Metrics, Marketing Strategies, Market Dynamics, Business Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Paid media, Talent Management, People Management, Forecasting, Earned Media, Organizational Structure, Public Relations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SoFi

      The Fundamentals of Personal Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Insurance, Goal Setting, Investments, Budgeting, Tax, Mortgage Loans, Financial Planning, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Loans, Risk Analysis, Asset Protection, Income Tax, Risk Appetite, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Consumer Lending, Credit Risk, Safety and Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      362 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Shaping Urban Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, International Relations, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Research, Big Data, Research Methodologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Keller Williams

      Keller Williams Real Estate Agent

      Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Administrative Support, Real Estate, Office Management, Real Estate Sales, Value Propositions, Property and Real Estate, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Building, Real Estate Transactions, Customer Acquisition Management, Sales Management, Organizational Skills, Sales Prospecting, Sales Presentation, Showrooms, Prospecting and Qualification, Closing (Sales), Branding, Prioritization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      157 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of London

      Foundations of Data Science: K-Means Clustering in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Statistics, NumPy, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      720 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Tecnologías para la Innovación Educativa

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Technology Solutions, Learning Management Systems, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Higher Education, Solution Design, Trend Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      255 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Web Development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Javascript, Interactive Design, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Introducción a la inteligencia artificial: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Online education: The foundations of online teaching: Macquarie University
    • Marketing with TikTok: Aptly
    • Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Entrepreneurship 3: Growth Strategies: University of Pennsylvania
    • The Fundamentals of Personal Finance: SoFi
    • Shaping Urban Futures: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Keller Williams Real Estate Agent: Keller Williams
    • Foundations of Data Science: K-Means Clustering in Python: University of London

    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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