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      Google

      Maximize Productivity With AI Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Business Workflow Analysis, Generative AI, Process Optimization, Productivity Software, Operational Efficiency, Complex Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      885 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      The DIY Musician

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Musical Composition, Brand Awareness, Music Theory, Peer Review, Brand Strategy, Professional Networking, Branding, Active Listening, Music Performance, Production Planning, Team Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Campaign Management, Marketing, Business Planning, Instrumental Music, Social Media

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IE Business School

      Marketing Mix Implementation

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Budgets, Strategic Decision-Making, Brand Management, Brand Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Price Negotiation, Product Management, Marketing Strategies, Retail Management, Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Product Strategy, Merchandising, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Think Outside the Inbox: Email Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Campaign Management, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Personally Identifiable Information, Digital Marketing, Marketing Automation, Newsletters, HubSpot CRM, Marketing Analytics, Promotional Strategies, Data Ethics, Performance Analysis, A/B Testing, Customer Retention, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Executive Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Employee Onboarding, Data Management, Team Motivation, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Project Management, Interviewing Skills, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Management Training And Development, Organizational Leadership, Data Strategy, Team Management, Analytical Skills, Project Implementation, Leadership, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Adobe

      Adobe Graphic Designer

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Logo Design, Digital Design, Generative AI, Graphic Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Visual Design, File Management, Design Reviews, Project Design, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Presentations, Client Services, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Artificial Intelligence, Branding, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks

      Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Security Awareness, Security Controls, Infrastructure Security, Authorization (Computing), Multi-Factor Authentication

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI for Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Trials, Feature Engineering, Risk Modeling, Treatment Planning, Data Analysis, Precision Medicine, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Patient Treatment, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, AI Personalization, Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Processing, Medical Imaging

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Introduction to Git and GitHub

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Code Review, Software Engineering Tools, Issue Tracking, Command-Line Interface, Debugging

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond

      Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Growth Mindedness, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Data Visualization, Java, Java Programming, Network Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Technical Communication, Development Testing, User Interface (UI), Software Testing, Computer Programming, Adaptability, Object Oriented Design, Performance Tuning, Algorithms, Problem Solving

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Berklee

      Writing and Producing Music in Your Home Studio

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Peer Review, Music Performance, Active Listening, Storytelling, Post-Production, Constructive Feedback, Editing, Performing Arts, Media Production, Performance Tuning, Self-Awareness, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Engineering Software, Software Design, Software Development Tools, Software Engineering, Program Development, Systems Development, Software Documentation, Software Design Patterns, Software Development Methodologies, Unified Modeling Language, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Application Development, Agile Methodology, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Maximize Productivity With AI Tools: Google
    • The DIY Musician: Berklee
    • Marketing Mix Implementation: IE Business School
    • Think Outside the Inbox: Email Marketing: Google
    • Executive Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Adobe Graphic Designer: Adobe
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks: IBM
    • AI for Medicine: DeepLearning.AI
    • Introduction to Git and GitHub: Google
    • Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond: University of California San Diego

    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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