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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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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Fundamentos de UX y de los requisitos de software

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Human Computer Interaction, Software Development Life Cycle, Functional Requirement, Unified Modeling Language, Requirements Analysis, Prototyping, Usability, User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, User Requirements Documents, Interaction Design, Persona (User Experience), User Centered Design, Human Factors, System Requirements, Software Documentation, Software Design, Software Engineering, Systems Development

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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Business English for Cross-cultural Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Business Communication, English Language, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Business Writing, Communication, Business, Culture, Vocabulary, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      406 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Inteligencia Artificial centrada en el ser humano

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Human Factors, Automation, Human Machine Interfaces, Agentic systems, Machine Learning, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow

      Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Performance Tuning, Data Integration, CI/CD, Data Processing, Debugging, Real Time Data, System Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Unit Testing, Containerization, Interoperability, Disaster Recovery, Data Transformation, Jupyter

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Recommender Systems: Evaluation and Metrics

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Metric, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, Usability Testing, A/B Testing, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Customer Engagement

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      235 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      English in the Workplace: Soft skills

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Meeting Facilitation, Social Skills, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Delegation Skills, English Language, Language Competency, Grammar, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Development, Vocabulary

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      SAFe Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Process Improvement and Optimization, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Measurement, Kanban Principles, Quality Assurance, Lean Methodologies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Agile Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Risk Management, Continuous Integration, Scrum (Software Development), Team Management, User Story

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      117 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Koç University

      Etkili KonuÅŸma (Effective Speaking)

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Language Competency, Personal Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      423 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Marketing Science Certification Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Marketing Analytics, Registration, Digital Marketing, Data Analysis, Professional Networking, Statistical Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      212 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Villes africaines: Mobilités et transports urbains

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Demography, Economic Development, Community Development, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Environmental Policy, Governance, Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Financial Forecasting and Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Budgeting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Risk Management, Income Statement, Cost Estimation, Balance Sheet, Return On Investment, Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Financial Market

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Policy, Community Development, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Demography, Environmental Issue, Innovation, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Geriatrics, Sociology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      169 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Fundamentos de UX y de los requisitos de software: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    • Business English for Cross-cultural Communication: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Inteligencia Artificial centrada en el ser humano: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Google Cloud
    • Recommender Systems: Evaluation and Metrics: University of Minnesota
    • English in the Workplace: Soft skills: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • SAFe Fundamentals: Board Infinity
    • Etkili KonuÅŸma (Effective Speaking): Koç University
    • Meta Marketing Science Certification Exam: Meta
    • Villes africaines: Mobilités et transports urbains: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    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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