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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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      Michigan State University

      Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Programming, Social Studies, Ideation, Socioeconomics, Business Ethics, Peer Review

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MathWorks

      Introduction to Computer Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Matlab, Data Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Feature Engineering, Medical Imaging, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Applied Machine Learning, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Public Speaking and Presentations

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Instructing, Concision, Student Engagement, Goal-Oriented

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Mathematics Education, Interactive Design, Experimentation, Research, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Algebra, Geometry

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università Bocconi

      Sustainable Urban Regeneration

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Community Development, Governance, Sustainability Reporting, Economic Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Business Modeling

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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Howard University

      Foundations of Information Systems for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Information Systems, Business Systems, Business Technologies, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Enterprise Resource Planning, E-Commerce, Systems Analysis, Computer Hardware, Data Warehousing, Disaster Recovery, Networking Hardware, Business Ethics, Operating Systems, Business Process Management, Customer Relationship Management, Security Management, Business-To-Consumer, Data Security

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Leveraging Generative AI for Social Impact Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Workflow Management, Service Improvement, Resource Utilization, ChatGPT, Customer experience improvement, Business Process Automation, Capacity Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation, Business Ethics, Automation, Data Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IESE Business School

      Crisis Communications

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Persuasive Communication, Crisis Management, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Communication, Media Strategy, Public Speaking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Analíticas y Métricas de Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing, Business Metrics, Target Audience, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Competitive Analysis, User Research

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Community Development, European History, Social Studies, World History, Ancient History, International Relations, Sociology, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Go Programming Language

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Cloud-Native Computing, Go (Programming Language), Cloud Applications, API Design, Kubernetes, Microservices, Web Services, Application Programming Interface (API), Containerization, Application Deployment, Docker (Software), Distributed Computing, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Package and Software Management, System Programming, Performance Tuning, Web Development, Debugging

      2.8
      Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      The Basics of Rocket Science

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Chemistry, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer: Michigan State University
    • Introduction to Computer Vision: MathWorks
    • Public Speaking and Presentations : Arizona State University
    • Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Sustainable Urban Regeneration: Università Bocconi
    • Foundations of Information Systems for Business: Howard University
    • Leveraging Generative AI for Social Impact Organizations: University of Michigan
    • Crisis Communications : IESE Business School
    • Analíticas y Métricas de Marketing: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Ukraine: History, Culture and Identities: University of Washington

    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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