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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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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Effective Communication for Project Stakeholders and Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Growth Mindedness, Target Audience, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Interpersonal Communications, Project Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Try RRI! A guide for Responsible Research and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Experimentation, Risk Management, Innovation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Collaboration, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Como engajar equipes e criar cultura em ambientes virtuais

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Virtual Environment, Storytelling, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Willingness To Learn, Communication, Culture

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Linux: File Management for Devops

      Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, File Management, Linux Administration, File Systems

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Cloud Computing Law: Data Protection and Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Incident Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Cross-Cultural Communication and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Team Management, Team Building, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Culture, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Emory University

      Marketing Channel Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Customer Demand Planning, Strategic Marketing, Business Marketing, Compensation Management, Compensation Analysis, Supply Chain, Gap Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Process Optimization, Strategic Partnership, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Enhancing Communication with Remind

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Communication, Education Software and Technology, User Accounts

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Rice University

      Academic Success for English Learners

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Special Education, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning, English Language, Language Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Vocabulary

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Executing the Iteration & PI with SAFe

      Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Assurance, Agile Product Development, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, User Story, Cross-Functional Collaboration

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      فن الإقناع | The Art of Persuasion

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      AI Ethics, Responsible Use, and Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Corporate Sustainability, Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Effective Communication for Project Stakeholders and Teams: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Try RRI! A guide for Responsible Research and Innovation: University of Amsterdam
    • Como engajar equipes e criar cultura em ambientes virtuais: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Linux: File Management for Devops: Coursera Project Network
    • Cloud Computing Law: Data Protection and Cybersecurity: Queen Mary University of London
    • Cross-Cultural Communication and Management: University of California, Davis
    • Marketing Channel Functions: Emory University
    • Enhancing Communication with Remind: Coursera Project Network
    • Academic Success for English Learners: Rice University
    • Executing the Iteration & PI with SAFe : Board Infinity

    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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