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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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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Actúa ante el dolor crónico

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Stress Management, Goal Setting, Resilience, Treatment Planning, Physical Therapy, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Mindfulness, Chronic Diseases, Communication

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Critical thinking: reasoned decision making

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Research, Complex Problem Solving, Constructive Feedback, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Alternative Payment Models

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Strategic Leadership, Behavioral Economics, Health Systems, Payment Systems, Process Design, Health Policy, Performance Measurement, Program Implementation, Consumer Behaviour, Risk Management, Cost Reduction, Accountability, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

      4.8
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      مقدمة عن مخاطبة الجمهور - باللغة العربية

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Drive Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Stress Management, Leadership and Management, Human Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      309 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Blogging Course

      Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, WordPress, Promotional Strategies, Content Marketing, Content Management Systems, Email Marketing, Workflow Management, Content Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Prepare for the Meta Marketing Science Certification Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Analytics, Marketing, Data Analysis, Resource Utilization, Marketing Effectiveness, Registration, Statistical Methods, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Get Started with Messaging & Collaboration Apps: Teams/Zoom

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Slack (Software), Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Meeting Facilitation, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Digital Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Paid media, Keyword Research, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Analytics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yad Vashem

      Chosen Issues in Holocaust History

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, World History, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Psychology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment, Community Development, World History, Environmental Policy, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Healthcare Data Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Health Informatics, Data Dictionary, Health Systems, Metadata Management, Data Compilation, Health Care, Data Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Taxonomy, Care Coordination, Data Literacy, Clinical Data Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Records, Data Quality, Medical Terminology, Big Data, Interoperability

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Sleep Deprivation: Habits, Solutions, and Strategies Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Stress Management, Community Health, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Behavioral Health, Productivity, Public Health, Health Care, Health Technology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Actúa ante el dolor crónico: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Critical thinking: reasoned decision making: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Population Health: Alternative Payment Models: Universiteit Leiden
    • مقدمة عن مخاطبة الجمهور - باللغة العربية: University of Washington
    • Blogging Course: Simplilearn
    • Prepare for the Meta Marketing Science Certification Exam: Meta
    • Get Started with Messaging & Collaboration Apps: Teams/Zoom: SkillUp
    • Digital Advertising: SkillUp
    • Chosen Issues in Holocaust History: Yad Vashem
    • Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    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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