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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 Colorado Boulder

      Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Social Media, Digital Publishing, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, World Music, Personal Development, Blogs, Instagram, Media and Communications, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Communication, Analysis, Writing

      4.9
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Colaboración dinámica

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Team Management, Risk Management, Planning, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Communication, Adaptability, Technology Solutions, Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      272 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Sustainable Textile Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Industrial Design, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing and Production, Sustainability Reporting, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Waste Minimization, Environmental Issue, Supply Chain Management, Innovation, Prototyping, Environment

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      CertNexus

      Create and Lead an Ethical Data-Driven Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Culture Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Compliance Management, Policy Analysis, Change Management, Employee Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      SQL Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Quality, Complex Problem Solving, Data Visualization, JSON, Business Metrics, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Debugging, Data Transformation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Applied Kalman Filtering

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Matlab, Simulations, Advanced Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Control Systems, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Global Positioning Systems, Probability & Statistics, Systems Of Measurement, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      MedCerts

      Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Pathology, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Geriatrics, Laboratory Testing, Electocardiography, Anatomy, Pediatrics, Patient Evaluation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Health Assessment, Sanitation, Nursing and Patient Care

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Business Operations Support in Google Sheets

      Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Business Operations, Resource Allocation, Spreadsheet Software, Automation, Project Controls, Workflow Management, Data Management, Data Validation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      196 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Learning Transfer and Life Long Learning (3L)

      Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Training Programs, Employee Training, Knowledge Transfer, Motivational Skills, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Human Learning, Organizational Change, Performance Measurement, Change Management, Learning Strategies, Overcoming Obstacles

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      231 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      Skills for Working as an AWS Cloud Consultant

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, Consulting, Amazon Web Services, Business Relationship Management, Project Management, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Analysis, Active Listening, Interviewing Skills

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Reigniting Employee Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Interactive Learning, Stress Management, Drive Engagement, Strategic Planning, Personal Development, Empathy, Leadership, Organizational Change, Self-Awareness, Business

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Technical Support (IT) Case Studies and Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Help Desk Support, System Support, End User Training and Support, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Security, Network Administration, Computer Hardware, Customer Service, Data Storage, Issue Tracking, Operating Systems

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      175 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Colaboración dinámica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Sustainable Textile Manufacturing: Politecnico di Milano
    • Create and Lead an Ethical Data-Driven Organization: CertNexus
    • SQL Problem Solving: University of California, Davis
    • Applied Kalman Filtering: University of Colorado System
    • Clinical Medical Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Business Operations Support in Google Sheets: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Learning Transfer and Life Long Learning (3L): University of California, Irvine
    • Skills for Working as an AWS Cloud Consultant: Amazon Web Services

    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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