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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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      Arizona State University

      Digital Safety and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Security Strategy, Security Controls, Threat Modeling, Disaster Recovery, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Protect and Grow Your Freelancing Business

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Tax Preparation, Contract Management, Team Management, Tax Compliance, Benefits Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Risk Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea tu primera campaña con Facebook Ads Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Paid media, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Campaign Management, Instagram, User Accounts, Budget Management

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Knowledge Accelerators

      Microsoft Planner - Essential Training for Managing Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Workflow Management, Project Management, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Leadership and Management, Business Software

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Impactful Marketing Videos using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Marketing Materials, Video Production, Storytelling, Marketing Design, Content Marketing, Timelines, Presentations, Social Media Content, Marketing, Multimedia, Drive Engagement, Graphic Design

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Michigan State University

      Avatar Psychology for Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Design, Animation and Game Design, User Experience Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Psychology, Virtual Environment, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create environmental awareness content with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Production, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S.

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Journalism, Public Safety and National Security, Diversity Awareness, Public History, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Music

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Creating Social Media Posts with GenAI: Mastering ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, Social Media Content, Prompt Engineering, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, User Research, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Market Research, Copywriting, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Feedback Loops: Feedback Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Peer Review, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Critical Thinking, Performance Review, Leadership, Adaptability, Positivity, Creativity, Communication, Stress Management, People Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Host a Quiz Review with Blooket

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Interactive Learning, Curriculum Development, Drive Engagement, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Test Tools

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      IoT Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, Network Switches, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Internet Of Things, General Networking, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Wireless Networks, Network Security, System Implementation, Cloud Computing, System Monitoring

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Digital Safety and Security: Arizona State University
    • Protect and Grow Your Freelancing Business : California Institute of the Arts
    • Crea tu primera campaña con Facebook Ads Manager: Coursera Project Network
    • Microsoft Planner - Essential Training for Managing Projects: Knowledge Accelerators
    • Create Impactful Marketing Videos using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Avatar Psychology for Designers: Michigan State University
    • Create environmental awareness content with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S. : University of Michigan
    • Creating Social Media Posts with GenAI: Mastering ChatGPT: Coursera Project Network
    • Feedback Loops: Feedback Fundamentals : University of Michigan

    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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