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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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      Splunk Inc.

      Splunk Search Expert 103

      Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Correlation Analysis, Performance Tuning, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Big Data, Transaction Processing, Data Science, Business Analytics, Data Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Introducción a la Hotelería y el Turismo

      Skills you'll gain: Hospitality, Digital Transformation, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Corporate Sustainability, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Analysis, Technology Strategies, Target Market, Economics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Social Studies, Media and Communications, Neurology, Maternal Health, Economics, Environmental Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Trabajo en equipo y creatividad

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Ideation, Teamwork, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Team Building, Communication, Brainstorming, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Collaboration, Professional Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Project Approaches, Lifecycles, and Agile Implementation

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Lean Methodologies, Agile Product Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Organizational Change, Scaled Agile Framework, Sprint Planning, Project Planning, Project Management, Backlogs, Change Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Contract Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Estimation, Governance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      The Future of Education with AI: Exploring Perspectives

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Fundamentals of Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Management, Business Process, Process Management, Business Process Modeling, Organizational Structure, Decision Making, Game Theory, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Effectiveness, Problem Solving, Business, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      187 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Developing a Systems Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Systems Thinking, Rapport Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Complex Problem Solving, Diversity Awareness, Project Design, Consultative Approaches, Open Mindset, Project Management, Collaboration

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Università Bocconi

      Sustainable Urban Regeneration

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Community Development, Governance, Sustainability Reporting, Economic Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Business Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Goodwill Industries International

      Career Support Community and Resources

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Telecommuting, Adaptability, Stakeholder Engagement, Workforce Development, Strategic Partnership, Project Implementation, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Foundations of Purchasing: Principles and Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management, Procurement, Vendor Management, Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Supply Chain Management, Cost Reduction, Relationship Building, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to design Facebook and IG stories using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Content Creation, Infographics, Social Media, Social Media Content, Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      140 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Splunk Search Expert 103: Splunk Inc.
    • Introducción a la Hotelería y el Turismo: Universidad de Palermo
    • In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown: University of Geneva
    • Trabajo en equipo y creatividad: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Project Approaches, Lifecycles, and Agile Implementation: LearnKartS
    • The Future of Education with AI: Exploring Perspectives: Vanderbilt University
    • Fundamentals of Organization: Politecnico di Milano
    • Developing a Systems Mindset: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Sustainable Urban Regeneration: Università Bocconi
    • Career Support Community and Resources: Goodwill Industries International

    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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