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    Social work courses can help you learn how to support individuals and communities through advocacy, counseling, and social services in a variety of settings.

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      ADP AIRSĀ® 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

      Beginner Ā· Professional Certificate Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Google AI Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Process Optimization, Productivity Software, Workforce Development, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Technical Writing, Emerging Technologies, Operational Efficiency, Business Solutions, Machine Learning Software, Data Security, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Quality

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      IE Business School

      Branding: The Creative Journey

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Branding, Storytelling, Production Planning, Logo Design, Brand Management, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Advertising Campaigns, Content Creation, Advertising, Marketing Design, Creative Design, Marketing Communications, Brand Awareness, Proposal Development, Journalism, Creativity, Communication

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      University of Minnesota

      Individual Development Plan (IDP)

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Strategic Planning, Planning, Personal Development, Strategic Thinking, Timelines, Professional Development, Performance Review, Adaptability, Accountability, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Time Management, Mentorship, Communication

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Negotiation Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Conflict Management, Business Communication, Relationship Building, Tactfulness, Collaboration, Composure, Rapport Building, Trustworthiness, Active Listening, Adaptability

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Strategic Sales Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Data Storytelling, Concision, Storytelling, Data Presentation, Sales Presentation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Strategy, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Business Communication, Business Leadership, Sales Enablement, ChatGPT, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Generative AI, Communication, Proposal Writing, Communication Strategies

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      SkillUp EdTech

      UI/UX Wireframing and PrototypingĀ with Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Figma (Design Software), UI/UX Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Interactive Design, User Experience Design, Mobile Development, User Flows, Style Guides, Web Development, Animations

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      Starweaver

      Executive Communication Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Business Writing, Concision, Non-Verbal Communication, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Empathy, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Rapport Building, Grammar, Business Leadership, ChatGPT, Business Transformation, Communication, Technical Documentation, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing Communications, Media and Communications

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      University of Virginia

      Coding User Interfaces with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Debugging, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Artificial Intelligence, Prototyping, Generative AI

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Using R for Geostatistical Geospatial Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Geostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Box Plots, Statistical Modeling, Geospatial Information and Technology, R Programming, Plot (Graphics), Rmarkdown, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, Simulations

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Account Managers: Personalizing Client Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Account Management, Client Services, AI Personalization, Customer Engagement, Generative AI Agents, Customer Communications Management, Personalized Service, Customer Insights, Prompt Engineering, Communication, ChatGPT, Scalability, HubSpot CRM, Predictive Modeling, Business Process Automation, Business Ethics, Analytics, Workflow Management, Automation

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Change Management & Innovation Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Change, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Business Transformation, Change Management, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Thought Leadership, Innovation, Generative AI Agents, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Skills, Communication Strategies, Communication

      Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • ADP AIRSĀ® Entry-Level Recruiter:Ā Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Google AI Essentials:Ā Google
    • Branding: The Creative Journey:Ā IE Business School
    • Individual Development Plan (IDP):Ā University of Minnesota
    • Negotiation Skills:Ā LearnKartS
    • Strategic Sales Leadership:Ā Starweaver
    • UI/UX Wireframing and PrototypingĀ with Figma:Ā SkillUp EdTech
    • Executive Communication Excellence:Ā Starweaver
    • Coding User Interfaces with AI:Ā University of Virginia
    • Using R for Geostatistical Geospatial Modeling :Ā Case Western Reserve University

    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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