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      Coursera

      TikTok Insights: Crack the Algorithm

      Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Performance Analysis, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media, Content Creation

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      Skillshare

      AI Video Avatars: Launch Your Automated Social Media Machine

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Scripting, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Persona Development, Conceptual Design, Creative Design, Ideation

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Facebook Growth: Boost Your Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Drive Engagement, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Community Development, Content Strategy, Scheduling, Live Streaming, Content Management, Real Time Data

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Justice, Working With Children, Child Development, Health Disparities, Social and Human Services, Child Health, Human Development, Disabilities, Family Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Research, Social Sciences, International Relations, Anthropology, Advocacy

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      TikTok Growth: Boost Your Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Drive Engagement, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Community Development, Keyword Research, Scheduling, Content Creation, Content Management, Calendar Management, Workflow Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Literacy, Creative Thinking, Aesthetics, Learning Styles, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Social Studies, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness, Curriculum Planning, Curriculum Development, Collaboration

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Getting and Cleaning Data

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, MySQL, Data Integration, Data Management, Web Scraping, Data Collection, Database Systems, Data Transformation, Data Access, Data Import/Export, R Programming, File Management, Application Programming Interface (API)

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      SkillsBooster Academy

      Perplexity AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Keyword Research, Campaign Management, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Business Process Automation, Generative AI Agents, Content Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Business Marketing, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Social Media Marketing, Automation, Business Management, Business, Market Trend

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Facebook Live: Real-Time Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Live Streaming, Scheduling, Drive Engagement, Social Media, Social Media Management, Communication Planning, Customer Engagement, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Production Schedule, Video Production, Event Planning, Content Strategy, Technical Support

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Effective Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Social Skills, Business Communication, Communication, Business Correspondence, Empathy, Professionalism, Virtual Teams, Teamwork, Non-Verbal Communication, Public Speaking, Conflict Management, Self-Awareness, Adaptability

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      Simplilearn

      Generative AI Course for Marketing, Sales, and Campaigns

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Generative AI, Business Marketing, AI Personalization, Marketing Analytics, Blogs, Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Marketing Strategies, Cross Selling, Business Ethics, Content Marketing, Email Marketing, Emerging Technologies, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Customer Engagement, Social Media Marketing

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      LearnKartS

      Mastering Self Management Skills for Career Growth

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Active Listening, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Trustworthiness, Problem Solving, Productivity, Negotiation, Courage, Contract Negotiation, Strong Work Ethic, Stress Management, Mediation, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Prioritization, Communication, Business Ethics, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • TikTok Insights: Crack the Algorithm: Coursera
    • AI Video Avatars: Launch Your Automated Social Media Machine: Skillshare
    • Facebook Growth: Boost Your Engagement: Coursera
    • Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction: University of Geneva
    • TikTok Growth: Boost Your Engagement: Coursera
    • Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Getting and Cleaning Data: Johns Hopkins University
    • Perplexity AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Generative AI: SkillsBooster Academy
    • Facebook Live: Real-Time Engagement: Coursera
    • Effective Communication Skills: LearnKartS

    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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