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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 Copenhagen

      Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Culture, Timelines, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Cloudera

      Managing Big Data in Clusters and Cloud Storage

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Database Management, SQL, Big Data, Databases, Data Management, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Performance Tuning, Command-Line Interface

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Working with BigQuery

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Reporting, Data Visualization, Big Data, SQL, Query Languages, Data Import/Export, Data Presentation, Google Cloud Platform, Data Warehousing, Data Sharing, Analytics

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      228 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • É

      École Polytechnique

      Fundamentals of waves and vibrations

      Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Engineering, Simulations, Civil Engineering

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      202 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      K

      Kennesaw State University

      The Improve Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Methodology, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Teaching Writing Process

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Course Development, Peer Review, Editing, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Breast Cancer Prediction Using Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Import/Export, Python Programming, Google Cloud Platform, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Arizona State University

      Communicating Your Best Self

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Virtual Teams, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Professionalism, Self-Awareness

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Diagnosing Health Behaviors for Global Health Programs

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Health, Health Policy, Sociology, Community Health, Social Sciences, Program Evaluation, Learning Theory

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Impulsando la transformación del marketing digital

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Transformation, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategy, Innovation, Automation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Design Thinking for Innovators

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Process Design, Business Process, Human Centered Design, Business Solutions, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creativity, Overcoming Obstacles, User Research, User Feedback, Empathy, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      What is Palliative Care?

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Active Listening, Compassion, Communication, Patient Evaluation, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Interpersonal Communications, Healthcare Ethics, Treatment Planning, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      294 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries: University of Copenhagen
    • Managing Big Data in Clusters and Cloud Storage: Cloudera
    • Working with BigQuery: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamentals of waves and vibrations: École Polytechnique
    • The Improve Phase for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
    • Teaching Writing Process: Johns Hopkins University
    • Breast Cancer Prediction Using Machine Learning: Coursera Project Network
    • Communicating Your Best Self : Arizona State University
    • Diagnosing Health Behaviors for Global Health Programs: Johns Hopkins University
    • Impulsando la transformación del marketing digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey

    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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