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    Find the Best Social Work Course for Your Goals

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, Health Equity, Emerging Technologies

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad Austral

      Educación ambiental para la biodiversidad

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Teaching, Education and Training, Environment, Instructional Strategies, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Social Justice, Natural Resource Management, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Relationship Building

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      161 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Duke University

      ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Business Ethics, Environmental Policy, Compliance Training, Governance, Risk Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación auténtica

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Student-Centred Learning, Instructing, Training Programs, Course Development, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Interactive Learning, Education and Training, Adult Learning Principles, Learning Theory, Data Collection, Student Engagement, Research Methodologies, Learning Strategies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Healthcare Ethics, Medication Dispensation, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Infectious Diseases, Health Information Management, Emergency Response, Public Health, Regulatory Compliance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Basic Statistics in Python (Correlations and T-tests)

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Box Plots, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      Universidade de SĆ£o Paulo

      Gestão de Riscos e de Mudanças em Projetos

      Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Communication Planning, Project Management, Change Management, Risk Analysis, Performance Measurement, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Closure

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      GRAMMY GO

      Foundations of Music Promotion & Branding

      Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Creative Design, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Marketing, Content Creation, User Research, Goal Setting, Persona Development, Marketing Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Salesforce Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Data Security, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Engagement, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Customer Service, Data Maintenance, Business Reporting, Workflow Management, Data Integrity, Lead Generation, Business Process Automation, Mobile Security, Operational Efficiency

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Publishing, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, Personal Development, Blogs, Diversity Awareness, Instagram, Media and Communications, Sociology, Electronic Media, Critical Thinking, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Culture, Storytelling, Analytical Skills, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Women in environmental biology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Science and Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • F

      Fudan University

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      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Sociology, European History, Culture, World History, Qualitative Research, Socioeconomics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Economics, Political Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health:Ā Johns Hopkins University
    • Educación ambiental para la biodiversidad:Ā Universidad Austral
    • ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business:Ā Duke University
    • Evaluación autĆ©ntica:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
    • Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics:Ā MedCerts
    • Basic Statistics in Python (Correlations and T-tests):Ā Coursera Project Network
    • GestĆ£o de Riscos e de MudanƧas em Projetos:Ā Universidade de SĆ£o Paulo
    • Foundations of Music Promotion & Branding:Ā GRAMMY GO
    • Salesforce Reporting:Ā University of California, Irvine
    • Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age:Ā University of Colorado Boulder

    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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