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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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    Find the Best Social Work Course for Your Goals

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      Board Infinity

      SAFe Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Process Improvement and Optimization, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Measurement, Kanban Principles, Quality Assurance, Lean Methodologies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Agile Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Risk Management, Continuous Integration, Scrum (Software Development), Team Management, User Story

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      117 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      L'innovation managériale en pratique

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, Leadership Studies, Creative Thinking, Adaptability, Employee Engagement, Critical Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      480 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Meta Marketing Science Certification Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Marketing Analytics, Registration, Digital Marketing, Data Analysis, Professional Networking, Statistical Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      212 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Game Theory, Demography, Logical Reasoning, Applied Mathematics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Recommender Systems: Evaluation and Metrics

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Metric, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, Usability Testing, A/B Testing, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Customer Engagement

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      235 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Financial Forecasting and Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Budgeting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Income Statement, Cost Estimation, Balance Sheet, Return On Investment, Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Financial Market

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Linguistic Diversity, What for?

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Responsiveness, Advocacy, Cultural Sensitivity, Creativity, Anthropology, Intercultural Competence, Community Development, Discussion Facilitation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Koç University

      Etkili Konuşma (Effective Speaking)

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Language Competency, Personal Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      423 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Copenhagen

      Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Policy, Community Development, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Demography, Environmental Issue, Innovation, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Geriatrics, Sociology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      169 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Project Management with ClickUp

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Scheduling, Prioritization, Document Management, Workflow Management, Goal Setting, User Accounts

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      666 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Inteligencia Artificial centrada en el ser humano

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Human Factors, Automation, Human Machine Interfaces, Agentic systems, Machine Learning, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Villes africaines: Mobilités et transports urbains

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Demography, Economic Development, Community Development, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Spatial Analysis, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Environmental Policy, Governance, Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • SAFe Fundamentals: Board Infinity
    • L'innovation managériale en pratique: ESSEC Business School
    • Meta Marketing Science Certification Exam: Meta
    • The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation: Johns Hopkins University
    • Recommender Systems: Evaluation and Metrics: University of Minnesota
    • Financial Forecasting and Reporting: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Linguistic Diversity, What for?: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Etkili Konuşma (Effective Speaking): Koç University
    • Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions: University of Copenhagen
    • Introduction to Project Management with ClickUp: Coursera Project Network

    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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