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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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sustainability for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Performance Measurement, Strategic Partnership, Systems Thinking, Procurement, Business Operations, Strategic Communication, Culture Transformation, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Goal Setting, Compliance Management, Community Development, Business Strategies, Communication Strategies

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Software, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      333 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      National Taiwan University

      食品安全與風險分析(Food Safety&Risk Analysis)

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Food Safety and Sanitation, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Emergency Response, Safety and Security, Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Communication, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      276 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Consumption, Marketing and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Marketing, Culture, Marketing Analytics, Environmental Issue, Sociology, Digital Transformation, Corporate Sustainability, Social Media

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Learning Experience Design: Theories and Frameworks

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Course Development, Brainstorming, Motivational Skills, Communication, Design, Student-Centred Learning, Creative Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Systems Engineering and Program Management

      Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Scope Management, Project Scoping, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Program Management, Cost Management, Requirements Management, Contract Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Change Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Innovación digital

      Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Communication Planning, Project Design, Social Media, Human Centered Design, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Water Resources, Project Planning, Resilience, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Issue, Problem Solving, Leadership, Innovation, Civil Engineering, Community Development, Environmental Engineering, Environment and Resource Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      140 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, International Relations, Social Sciences, Blended Learning, Social Justice, Creativity, Culture, Higher Education, Community Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Modern American Poetry

      Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Lecturing, Music, World History, Creativity, Aesthetics, Writing and Editing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Theatre and Globalization

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Culture, International Relations, World History, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Social Studies, Music History, Public History, Media and Communications, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      225 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Water in the Western United States

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Environment and Resource Management, Land Management, Social Studies, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Laws, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Cultural Sensitivity, Geographic Information Systems, Political Sciences

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      Introdução à Economia do Trabalho: Teorias e Políticas

      Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Labor Relations, Socioeconomics, Employee Relations, Economics, Social Sciences, Economic Development, Workforce Management, Public Policies, Market Dynamics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      246 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Sustainability for Business: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries: Coursera Project Network
    • 食品安全與風險分析(Food Safety&Risk Analysis): National Taiwan University
    • Consumption, Marketing and Culture: University of London
    • Learning Experience Design: Theories and Frameworks: University of Michigan
    • Systems Engineering and Program Management: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Innovación digital: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy: Duke University
    • Modern American Poetry: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Theatre and Globalization: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    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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