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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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      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Networking Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, General Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Model, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Healthcare Analytics Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Business Analytics, Analytics, Patient Safety, Health Care, Health Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Quantitative Research, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Peer Review, Data Collection

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Generative AI: Unleash Your Project Management Potential

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Project Management, Workflow Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Team Building, Project Planning, Microsoft Copilot, Project Documentation, Risk Management, Business Ethics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      101 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials

      Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Computer Hardware, Embedded Systems

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      247 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Chile

      Abordaje del riesgo suicida en adolescentes y jóvenes

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Community Mental Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Risk Analysis, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Media and Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introducción a las Simulaciones PhET para la Educación STEM

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Simulations, Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      565 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      食品安全與風險分析(Food Safety&Risk Analysis)

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Food Safety and Sanitation, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Emergency Response, Safety and Security, Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Communication, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      276 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Planning & Control with Oracle Primavera PPM Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Calendar Management, Resource Planning, Scheduling, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Project Management Software, Timelines, Resource Management, Capacity Planning, Resource Utilization, Project Management, Project Coordination, Milestones (Project Management), Change Control, Project Planning, Relationship Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Management Reporting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Spanish Vocabulary: Careers and Social Events

      Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Spanish Language, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      202 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Introduction to AutoSAR

      Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Development, Software Design, Software Architecture, Embedded Systems, Configuration Management, Systems Architecture, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System Configuration, Application Programming Interface (API)

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      161 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Opportunities and Risks

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cyber Risk, FinTech, Operational Risk, Scalability, Security Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Financial Regulations, Risk Analysis, Governance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Transaction Processing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      317 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Strategic Communication, Communication, Negotiation, Professionalism, Business Writing, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Networking Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
    • Healthcare Analytics Essentials : Northeastern University
    • Generative AI: Unleash Your Project Management Potential: SkillUp EdTech
    • FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials: Politecnico di Milano
    • Abordaje del riesgo suicida en adolescentes y jóvenes : Universidad de Chile
    • Introducción a las Simulaciones PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 食品安全與風險分析(Food Safety&Risk Analysis): National Taiwan University
    • Planning & Control with Oracle Primavera PPM Professional: Packt
    • Spanish Vocabulary: Careers and Social Events: University of California, Davis
    • Introduction to AutoSAR: EDUCBA

    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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