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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

      Data Cleaning in Snowflake: Techniques to Clean Messy Data

      Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Snowflake Schema, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, SQL, Big Data

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Java for Beginners: Loops & Arrays

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Engineering, Microsoft Visual Studio, Algorithms

      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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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea Anuncios para las Redes Sociales con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Video Editing, Social Media Content, Social Media, Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Content Creation, Advertising, Marketing Materials, Animations, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Pittsburgh

      idea 2 IMPACT: An Introduction to Translating Assistive Health Technologies and Other Products

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Stakeholder Management, Planning, Market Analysis, New Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Product Development, Commercialization, Problem Solving, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Value Propositions, Health Technology, Presentations

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Personal Journeys: Identity, Motivation, and Resilience

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Goal Setting, Persistence, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Overcoming Obstacles, Culture, Lifelong Learning, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability, Curiosity, Creativity, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      مشروع كابستون للتسويق عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي من فيسبوك

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Campaign Management, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Instagram, Presentations, Digital Marketing, Performance Reporting, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      The Making of US Foreign Policy

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Diplomacy, Economics, World History, Policy Analysis, Technology Strategies, Public Safety and National Security, Governance, Security Strategy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Support for Visual Processing with Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Microsoft Teams

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      India-US Relations: Geopolitics, Culture, and Business

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Immigration Law, International Relations, Strategic Partnership, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Higher Education, Social Sciences, World History, Public Safety and National Security, Business

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Business Strategy: Value Proposition Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Product Knowledge, Business Marketing, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Communication, Innovation, Customer Analysis, Strategic Communication, Market Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Business, Commercialization, Budgeting, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Digital Marketing Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Competitive Analysis, Customer Acquisition Management, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Campaigns, Customer Retention, Digital Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Advertising Campaigns, Strategic Marketing, Performance Metric, Customer Analysis, Market Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Peer Review, Target Audience

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Data Cleaning in Snowflake: Techniques to Clean Messy Data: Coursera Project Network
    • Java for Beginners: Loops & Arrays: Coursera Project Network
    • Crea Anuncios para las Redes Sociales con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • idea 2 IMPACT: An Introduction to Translating Assistive Health Technologies and Other Products: University of Pittsburgh
    • Personal Journeys: Identity, Motivation, and Resilience: University of Colorado System
    • مشروع كابستون للتسويق عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي من فيسبوك: Meta
    • The Making of US Foreign Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Support for Visual Processing with Microsoft Word: Coursera Project Network
    • India-US Relations: Geopolitics, Culture, and Business: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Business Strategy: Value Proposition Essentials: Coursera Instructor 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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