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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

    • M

      Macquarie University

      Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Presentations, Communication, Public Speaking, Relationship Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Trustworthiness, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Creative Thinking, Organizational Change, Risk Management, Business Strategies, Complex Problem Solving, Technology Solutions, Market Dynamics

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Reasoning Across the Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Chemistry, Social Sciences, Case Law, Legal Proceedings, World History, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Physical Science, Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Violencias por razones de género

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Sociology, Conflict Management, Family Therapy, Cultural Diversity, Crisis Intervention, Public Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      195 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • D

      Duke University

      GenAI Basics - How LLMs Work

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, Data Science, Data Modeling

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to PhET Simulations for STEM Education

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Simulations, Peer Review, Browser Compatibility, Human Computer Interaction, File Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      É

      École normale supérieure

      Cartographie thématique

      Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Peer Review, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphics Software, Color Theory

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Querying Databases Using SQL SELECT statement

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Database Management, PostgreSQL, Data Manipulation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • D

      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Art History, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Public Policies, Community Development, Education and Training, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Creativity, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Applied Analytics and Data for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Operational Efficiency, Operational Excellence, ISO 9000 Series, Process Improvement, Decision Making, Quality Management Systems, Data Security, Internet Of Things

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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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, Estimation, Project Schedules, Cost Management, Scheduling, Project Scoping, Earned Value Management, Timelines, Milestones (Project Management), Project Planning, Scope Management, Project Management, Budget Management, Dependency Analysis, Resource Allocation, Resource Planning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      217 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Amazon Web Services

      Capstone: Following the AWS Well Architected Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Operational Excellence, Reliability, Solution Architecture, Cloud-Native Computing, Corporate Sustainability, Performance Tuning, Operational Efficiency, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Cost Reduction, Security Strategy, Operational Analysis, System Requirements, Site Reliability Engineering, Cost Management, Disaster Recovery

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre: Macquarie University
    • Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture: Vanderbilt University
    • Reasoning Across the Disciplines: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Violencias por razones de género: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • GenAI Basics - How LLMs Work: Duke University
    • Introduction to PhET Simulations for STEM Education: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cartographie thématique: École normale supérieure
    • Querying Databases Using SQL SELECT statement: Coursera Project Network
    • ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía : Duke University
    • Applied Analytics and Data for Decision Making: University at Buffalo

    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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