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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 Project Network

      Storing, Retrieving, and Processing JSON data with Python

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Data Access, Restful API, Python Programming, UI Components, User Interface (UI)

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Suffering and the Human Condition

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Culture, Media and Communications, Disabilities, Electronic Media, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Evaluating Student Understanding with Socrative

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Real Time Data

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Transportes e Logística

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Operations, Transportation Management, General Shipping and Receiving, Logistics, Insurance, Shipping and Receiving, Export Control, Supply Chain, Commercial Laws, Legal Risk, Risk Management, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      ESADE Business and Law School

      Modelos de empresa familiar: del capitán al grupo inversor

      Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Modeling, Organizational Structure, Business Management, Systems Thinking, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Governance, Change Management, Decision Making, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Ultimate Graphic Design Course: Create 40 Practical Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Design, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Peer Review, Content Creation, Animations, Advertising, Online Advertising

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Compensation, Benefits and Payroll

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, HR Tech, Compensation Strategy, Generative AI Agents, Compensation and Benefits, Benefits Administration, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Payroll Processing, Human Resource Management, Human Resources, Operational Efficiency, Data Ethics, Workforce Management, AI Personalization, Automation, Business Ethics, Employee Engagement

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      IT Ticket Management with Typeform

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Employee Surveys, User Feedback, Work Order, Self Service Technologies, IT Management, User Accounts, Workflow Management, Customer Communications Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Applied Machine Learning: Techniques and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Machine Learning Algorithms, Image Analysis, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Data Analysis

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Bienestar para el Desarrollo Personal y Profesional

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Human Development, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Stress Management, Resilience, Public Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Media and Communications, Chronic Diseases

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Customer Personas in Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Insights, Customer Data Management, Target Audience, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Social Media, Product Knowledge, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California, Davis

      Cross-Cultural Virtual Spaces and Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Intercultural Competence, Relationship Building, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Virtual Environment, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Communication Strategies, Timelines, Business Communication, Digital Communications, Conflict Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Storing, Retrieving, and Processing JSON data with Python: Coursera Project Network
    • Suffering and the Human Condition: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Evaluating Student Understanding with Socrative: Coursera Project Network
    • Transportes e Logística: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Modelos de empresa familiar: del capitán al grupo inversor: ESADE Business and Law School
    • Ultimate Graphic Design Course: Create 40 Practical Projects: Packt
    • GenAI for Compensation, Benefits and Payroll: Coursera Instructor Network
    • IT Ticket Management with Typeform: Coursera Project Network
    • Applied Machine Learning: Techniques and Applications: Johns Hopkins University
    • Bienestar para el Desarrollo Personal y Profesional: Universidades Anáhuac

    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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