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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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      Starweaver

      Maximizing Success: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Adaptability, Business Priorities, Professional Development, Productivity, Verbal Communication Skills, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication, Personal Development, Business Strategies, Time Management, Self-Motivation, Strategic Thinking, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Transforming Education in an Interconnected World

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Education and Training, Process Improvement, Higher Education, Program Evaluation, International Relations, Adult Learning Principles, Systems Thinking, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Community Development, Empowerment, Teaching, Instructional Design, Social Justice, Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Critical Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Primary Care, Medication Administration, Health Disparities, Public Health, Community Health, Health Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Testing, Cultural Responsiveness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      LearnQuest

      Tables, Data & Networking in iOS

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Swift Programming, Data Storage, Model View Controller, Data Modeling, Data Storage Technologies, UI Components, Network Protocols

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Introdução aos Negócios

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Business Strategy, Business Management, Business Ethics, Design Thinking, Finance, Business, People Management, Business Modeling, Corporate Finance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Diversity and Inclusion, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Payment Systems

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Mining Project

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Processing, Data Presentation, Analytical Skills, Big Data, Data Pipelines, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Ideation, Technical Communication, Technical Writing

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Computing, Ethics, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Security Awareness, Healthcare Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Diversity Awareness, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, Machine Learning, Automation, Cultural Diversity, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Cree Increíbles Diseños de Mercadeo usando Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Design, Social Media, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Materials, Branding, User Accounts

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      142 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      ESSEC Business School

      Companies and climate change

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Management Systems, Business Transformation, Business Risk Management, Cost Reduction, Business Strategy, Environmental Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, Finance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      121 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Product Management Plan Framework in Trello

      Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Workflow Management, Collaborative Software, Team Oriented, Product Management, Product Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Timelines, Project Management Software, Project Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Yale University

      The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, World History, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Structural Equation Model and its Applications | 结构方程模型及其应用 (普通话)

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, SPSS, Statistical Analysis, Social Sciences, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Maximizing Success: Mastering the Art of Goal Setting : Starweaver
    • Transforming Education in an Interconnected World: University of Michigan
    • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients: Johns Hopkins University
    • Tables, Data & Networking in iOS: LearnQuest
    • Introdução aos Negócios: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Data Mining Project: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Computing, Ethics, and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cree Increíbles Diseños de Mercadeo usando Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Companies and climate change: ESSEC Business School
    • Build a Product Management Plan Framework in Trello: 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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