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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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      Coursera Instructor Network

      How to Build an Executive Presence

      Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Relationship Management, Collaboration, Trustworthiness, Professional Development, Brand Awareness, Return On Investment, Leadership, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Assertiveness, Communication, Adaptability

      4.4
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking para Inovação

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Open Mindset, Storytelling, Creativity, Curiosity, Data Visualization, Human Centered Design, Empathy

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Christian Virtues for Spiritual Growth

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Optimism, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Empathy, Social Justice, Self-Awareness, Critical Thinking

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Increasing Real Estate Management Profits: Harnessing Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Financial Modeling, Business Process, Peer Review, Presentations, Property Management, Data Analysis, MySQL, Risk Analysis, Real Estate, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, SQL

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      242 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a business profile on Twitter

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Account Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Workforce Development, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Collaboration, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Business Modeling, Business Research, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Succession Planning, Research, Business Development

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Power Skills Essentials for Leading Project Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Stress Management, Problem Solving, Leadership and Management, Empathy, Social Skills, Leadership, Team Building, Conflict Management, People Management, Resilience, Teamwork, Team Management, Communication, Critical Thinking

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      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IIT Bombay

      Introduction to Business Management: Winning Internally

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Management, Accounting, Business Management, Organizational Structure, Business, Manufacturing Operations, Leadership, Business Operations, Human Resources, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Financial Statements, Innovation, Product Development

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Globalisation and health governance

      Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Equity, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Governance, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Business Ethics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Adobe Photoshop for Beginners: Generative AI Images

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Data Import/Export, Adobe Creative Cloud, Image Analysis, Editing, Graphic Design

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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Clinical Trials Analysis, Monitoring, and Presentation

      Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Statistical Reporting, Biostatistics, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Patient Safety, Bayesian Statistics, Data Quality, Data Presentation, Communication

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Strategic Communication Campaigns

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Resource Allocation, Media Strategy, Brand Management, Public Relations, Brand Strategy, Paid media, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Earned Media, Business Strategy, Communication, Business Communication, Business Process

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • How to Build an Executive Presence: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Design Thinking para Inovação: University of Virginia
    • Christian Virtues for Spiritual Growth: Duke University
    • Increasing Real Estate Management Profits: Harnessing Data Analytics: Duke University
    • Create a business profile on Twitter: Coursera Project Network
    • Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Power Skills Essentials for Leading Project Teams: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Introduction to Business Management: Winning Internally: IIT Bombay
    • Globalisation and health governance: Imperial College London
    • Adobe Photoshop for Beginners: Generative AI Images: Coursera Project Network

    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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