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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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    • G

      Google Cloud

      Process Documents with Python Using the Document AI API

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Unstructured Data, Data Processing, Cloud API, Jupyter, Data Transformation, Real Time Data, Python Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Advancing Dairy Management with Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Decision Support Systems, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Management, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Nutrition and Diet, Emerging Technologies, Health Assessment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      India-US Relations: Geopolitics, Culture, and Business

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Immigration Law, International Relations, Strategic Partnership, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Higher Education, Social Sciences, World History, Public Safety and National Security, Business

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Human Capital: Teams, Unions, and Change Management

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Capital, Labor Relations, Diversity and Inclusion, Change Management, Organizational Change, Team Management, Employee Engagement, Negotiation, Talent Management, Conflict Management, Communication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fandom, Community, and Identity in Popular Music

      Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Culture, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Research, Social Studies, Analysis, Music History, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Media and Communications, Digital Publishing, Communication

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      SkillUp EdTech

      Data Collection and Root Cause Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Process Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Statistical Inference, Analytical Skills, Pareto Chart, Performance Measurement

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Digital Marketing Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Competitive Analysis, Customer Acquisition Management, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Campaigns, Customer Retention, Digital Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Advertising Campaigns, Strategic Marketing, Performance Metric, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Peer Review, Target Audience

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Support for Visual Processing with Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Microsoft Teams

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • P

      Politecnico di Milano

      Designing Learning Innovation: an introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Pedagogy, Course Development, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Quality Assessment, Infographics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Financiamiento en proyectos de infraestructura sostenible 

      Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Economic Development, Feasibility Studies, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Loans, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Finance, International Finance, Due Diligence, Innovation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Business, Commercialization, Budgeting, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      The Making of US Foreign Policy

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Diplomacy, Economics, World History, Policy Analysis, Technology Strategies, Public Safety and National Security, Governance, Security Strategy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Process Documents with Python Using the Document AI API: Google Cloud
    • Advancing Dairy Management with Artificial Intelligence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • India-US Relations: Geopolitics, Culture, and Business: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Human Capital: Teams, Unions, and Change Management: University of Michigan
    • Fandom, Community, and Identity in Popular Music: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Data Collection and Root Cause Analysis: SkillUp EdTech
    • Digital Marketing Capstone: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Support for Visual Processing with Microsoft Word: Coursera Project Network
    • Designing Learning Innovation: an introduction: Politecnico di Milano
    • Financiamiento en proyectos de infraestructura sostenible : Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    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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