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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

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Education and Training, Advocacy, Differentiated Instruction, School Counseling, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Lifelong Learning, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Community Development, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Entrepreneurship, Business, Commercial Laws, Labor Law, Business Management, Contract Management, Staff Management, New Business Development, Organizational Structure, Corporate Tax

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Computer Vision in Microsoft Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Teaching, School Psychology, Self-Awareness, Social Studies, Storytelling, Adult Education, Parent Communication, Stress Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Community Development, Collaboration, Liberal Arts

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      150 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Packt

      IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Desktop Support, System Configuration, System Support, Information Technology, Performance Tuning, Peripheral Devices

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V)

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Nursing Management, Safety Training, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Management, Care Management, Infection Control, Regulatory Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Michigan

      AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Critical Thinking, Data Ethics, Law Practice Management Software, Artificial Intelligence, Experimentation, Legal Strategy, Communication, Legal Risk, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Analysis, Leadership, Prioritization, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Presentations, Business Correspondence, Editing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción al estudio de los bienes comunes

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Social Sciences, Land Management, Water Resources, Governance, Sociology, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Project Scheduling: Estimate Activity Durations

      Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Estimation, Scheduling, Timelines, Probability & Statistics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      195 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Estimación de la línea base de tiempos y costos

      Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Controls, Cost Estimation, Earned Value Management, Cost Management, Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Scheduling, Timelines, Project Planning, Project Management, Scope Management, Feasibility Studies, Resource Allocation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      217 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Manchester

      Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resources, Environmental Policy, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Public Health, Community Development, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Regulatory Affairs, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Villes africaines: Environnement et enjeux de développement durable

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environmental Regulations, Health Disparities, Public Health, Sanitation, Land Management, Water Resources, Public Works, Community Health, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environment, Waste Minimization

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators: University of Colorado System
    • Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Computer Vision in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
    • Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts: University of Colorado Boulder
    • IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials: Packt
    • Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V): Johns Hopkins University
    • AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates: University of Michigan
    • Introducción al estudio de los bienes comunes: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Project Scheduling: Estimate Activity Durations: Coursera Project Network
    • Estimación de la línea base de tiempos y costos: Universidad de los Andes

    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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