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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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    • P

      Peking University

      Management Communication 管理沟通

      Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Interviewing Skills, Communication Strategies, Corporate Communications, Communication, Business Communication, Negotiation, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Speaking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universiteit Leiden

      Risk in Modern Society

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Safety and Security, Environmental Issue, Cyber Security Strategy, Decision Making, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      219 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Siemens

      Introduction to Solid Edge

      Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, SolidWorks (CAD), Drafting and Engineering Design, Data Import/Export, Assembly Drawing, Mechanical Drawings, Technical Drawing, 3D Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la estrategia

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Governance, Corporate Strategy, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Organizational Structure, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Business Analysis, Market Analysis, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      526 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      UX Design: From Concept to Prototype

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Story, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Centered Design, Ideation, Conceptual Design, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), Usability Testing, Storyboarding, Mockups, User Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      289 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Fundamentals of Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Project Coordination, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Estimation, Team Management, Budgeting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law - The Structure of Government

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Case Law, Court Systems, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, World History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Public Works, Building Design, Civil Engineering, Economic Development, Construction, Pollution Prevention, Disabilities, Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      202 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI for Business: Generation & Prediction

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Financial Forecasting, Analytical Skills, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Ethics, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Technologies, Innovation, Content Creation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Pedagogy, Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Learning Strategies, Human Learning, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Cultural Diversity, Digital Communications, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      M

      Meta

      التسويق عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي على فيسبوك

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Paid media, Social Media Management, Campaign Management, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Goal Setting, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Advertising, Facebook, Budget Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Storytelling, Instagram

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      219 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • M

      McMaster University

      Experimentation for Improvement

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Process Improvement and Optimization, Regression Analysis, Statistical Software, Mathematical Modeling, R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      922 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Management Communication 管理沟通: Peking University
    • Risk in Modern Society : Universiteit Leiden
    • Introduction to Solid Edge: Siemens
    • Introducción a la estrategia: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • UX Design: From Concept to Prototype: University of Michigan
    • Fundamentals of Project Management: Johns Hopkins University
    • Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law - The Structure of Government: University of California, Irvine
    • Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction: Johns Hopkins University
    • AI for Business: Generation & Prediction: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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