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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

      Crafting Personalized Content with Gen AI: Create a Campaign

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Content Marketing, Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Customer Insights

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      EIT Digital

      Capstone Value Creation through Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Emerging Technologies, Marketing Strategies, Value Propositions, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Strategies, New Product Development, Forecasting, Technology Strategies, Continuous Improvement Process, Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Softer Side of Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Oral Expression, De-escalation Techniques, Performing Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Motivational Interviewing, Psychology, Design Strategies, Vulnerability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      General AI Mastery Toolbox: Master AI and Drive Success

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Business Intelligence, ChatGPT, Business Technologies, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Creating a Product-Market Fit with Value Proposition Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Product Marketing, Product Strategy, Go To Market Strategy, Customer Analysis, Prioritization, Customer Insights, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Leadership

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      American History Through Baseball

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Labor Relations, Socioeconomics, Labor Law, Journalism, Global Marketing, International Relations, Culture, Public History, Cultural Diversity, Employee Relations, Sociology, Demography, Social Justice, Media and Communications, Economics, Crisis Intervention, Economic Development, Political Sciences

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Strategic Healthcare Workforce Management

      Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Human Resources Management and Planning, Capacity Planning, Health Care Administration, Community Health, Employee Surveys, Needs Assessment, Interviewing Skills, Analysis, Demand Planning, Market Share, Forecasting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Стратегии коммуникации в виртуальную эпоху

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Communication, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Presentations, Professional Development, Business Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Digital Communications

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Visualizing and Collaborating with Popplet

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Generative Leadership: Inspiring Adaptability in an AI World

      Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Innovation, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Dealing With Ambiguity, Resilience, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Threat Management, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      مهارات تسوية النزاعات | Conflict Resolution Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Empathy, Active Listening, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Aptly

      Google Search Advertising Implementation

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Performance Analysis, Advertising Campaigns, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Performance Measurement, Bidding, Campaign Management, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Digital Marketing, Performance Management, Budget Management, Target Audience

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Crafting Personalized Content with Gen AI: Create a Campaign: Coursera Project Network
    • Capstone Value Creation through Innovation: EIT Digital
    • The Softer Side of Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • General AI Mastery Toolbox: Master AI and Drive Success: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Creating a Product-Market Fit with Value Proposition Canvas: Coursera Project Network
    • American History Through Baseball: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Strategic Healthcare Workforce Management: Northeastern University
    • Стратегии коммуникации в виртуальную эпоху: University of Toronto
    • Visualizing and Collaborating with Popplet: Coursera Project Network
    • Generative Leadership: Inspiring Adaptability in an AI World: 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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