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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 California, Davis

      DevOps Culture and Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: DevOps, CI/CD, Process Mapping, Culture Transformation, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Methodologies, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Organizational Structure, Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, User Feedback, Systems Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      581 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Manejo del estrés en los colaboradores

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Team Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Team Leadership, Workforce Management, Occupational Safety And Health, Productivity, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • M

      Macquarie University

      Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Presentations, Communication, Public Speaking, Relationship Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Trustworthiness, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Comparative Political Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Policies, Systems Thinking, Governance, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Scalability, Distributed Computing, Computer Systems, Big Data, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, File Systems, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, OS Process Management

      Build toward a degree

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      139 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Business Writing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Innovation, Patient Coordination, Entrepreneurship, Customer experience improvement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Change Management, Financial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Proposal Development, Business Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Business Metrics, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Economics, Environmental Issue, Business, Global Marketing, Stakeholder Engagement, Packaging and Labeling, Product Lifecycle Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      210 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Starweaver

      Lean Management Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Kaizen Methodology, Quality Improvement, Kanban Principles, Process Mapping, Process Optimization, Business Process, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Operations Management, Workflow Management, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership Development, Waste Minimization, Change Management, Program Implementation, Employee Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Cultures et pédagogies

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Responsiveness, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Adult Education, Teaching, Higher Education, Social Justice, Mindfulness, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Regression Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Analytics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computer Vision, Governance

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Study Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Styles, Learning Strategies, Time Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Active Listening, Literacy, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Student Engagement, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Adaptability, Blended Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Northwestern University

      Modern Robotics, Course 3: Robot Dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Algorithms, Torque (Physics), Differential Equations, Control Systems, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Linear Algebra

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      169 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • DevOps Culture and Mindset: University of California, Davis
    • Manejo del estrés en los colaboradores: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre: Macquarie University
    • Comparative Political Systems: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • First Steps in Making the Business Case for Sustainability: University of Colorado System
    • Lean Management Fundamentals: Starweaver
    • Cultures et pédagogies: University of Geneva
    • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: 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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