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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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      University of London

      Responsive Web Design

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Usability, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Wireframing, Data Structures, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      AI for Course Design

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Education Software and Technology, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Emerging Technologies

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Learning for a Sustainable Future

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Action Oriented, Systems Thinking, Environment, Collaboration, Community Development, Social Sciences, Personal Development, Complex Problem Solving, Cultural Diversity, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      People and Soft Skills Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Teamwork, Collaboration, Communication, Professional Development, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Agile Project Management, Interpersonal Communications, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      230 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Microwave engineering and antennas

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Wireless Networks, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Computer-Aided Design, Physics, Applied Mathematics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      APIs

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Django (Web Framework), API Design, Software Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Test Tools, Debugging, JSON, Performance Tuning, Data Validation, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      341 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Python Essentials for MLOps

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), NumPy, Data Manipulation, Software Testing, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Debugging, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Program Development, Numerical Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), Command-Line Interface

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      274 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Campus BBVA

      El ABC de la sostenibilidad

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Natural Resource Management, Social Justice, Stakeholder Engagement, Economic Development, Performance Measurement, International Relations, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      303 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Copyright Law in the Music Business

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Music, Legal Proceedings, Musical Composition, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Assets

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      694 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Global Arctic

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Governance, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Environment, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, World History, Environmental Science, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Stress Management, Safety Training, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Personal Care, Public Health, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Adaptability, Infectious Diseases, Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      456 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Lund University

      Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Economics, Environmental Management Systems, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategy, Community Development, Policy Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      604 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Responsive Web Design: University of London
    • AI for Course Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Learning for a Sustainable Future: The University of Edinburgh
    • People and Soft Skills Assessment : IBM
    • Microwave engineering and antennas: Eindhoven University of Technology
    • APIs: Meta
    • Python Essentials for MLOps: Duke University
    • El ABC de la sostenibilidad : Campus BBVA
    • Copyright Law in the Music Business: Berklee
    • Global Arctic: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    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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