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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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    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Genomics for Law

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Medical Science and Research, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Medical Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Case Law, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Lawsuits

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      159 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Post-Production, Storyboarding, Editing, Video Production, Animations, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Music, Typography, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Salesforce

      Boosting Productivity through the Tech Stack

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management, Salesforce, Sales Prospecting, Sales Development, Sales Enablement, Business Software, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, LinkedIn, Productivity Software, Social Media, Video Production

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Berklee

      How to Make Money with Your Music Copyrights

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music, Revenue Management, Musical Composition, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Payment Processing and Collection, Performance Measurement, Compensation Strategy, Registration, Digital Content

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Be Your Best Creative Self

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creativity, Personal Development, Professional Development, Branding, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Empowerment, Reliability, Productivity, Communication, Graphic Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California, Irvine

      Internal Communications Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Employee Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Drive Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Communication, Organizational Change, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Culture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      R

      Royal Holloway, University of London

      Cybercrime

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Security Awareness, Social Sciences, Culture, Investigation, Psychology, Survey Creation, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • K

      KodeKloud

      Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Administration, Unix Commands, Data Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, System Support, TCP/IP, Software Installation, File Management, Service Management, General Networking, Network Security, User Accounts

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      O

      O.P. Jindal Global University

      American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, International Relations, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Public Policies, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Diplomacy, Immigration Law, Economics, World History, Strategic Partnership, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Higher Education, Policy Analysis, Technology Strategies, Public Safety and National Security, Governance

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • 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, Strategic Thinking, Business Communication, Trend Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills, Personal Attributes, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Business Writing, Communication, Gmail

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Sciences Po

      A la recherche du Grand Paris

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Environmental Issue, Governance, Social Sciences, Transportation Operations, Public Policies, Sociology, Economics, Demography, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Genomics for Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • The Evolution of Video Editing Techniques: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Boosting Productivity through the Tech Stack: Salesforce
    • How to Make Money with Your Music Copyrights: Berklee
    • Be Your Best Creative Self: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Internal Communications Framework: University of California, Irvine
    • Cybercrime: Royal Holloway, University of London
    • Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
    • American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business: Duke University

    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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