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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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      Queen Mary University of London

      Cloud Computing Law: Transactions

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Legal Risk, Cloud Computing, Intellectual Property, Contract Negotiation, Cloud Security, Vendor Contracts, Contract Review, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Service Level Agreement, Data Security

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      806 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Social Justice, Epidemiology, Health Care, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Healthcare Ethics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Community Health, Legal Risk, Advocacy, International Relations, Policy Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      269 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      HRCI

      Employee Relations

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Structure, Policy Development, Conflict Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Engagement, Staff Management, Business Ethics, Organizational Effectiveness, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      256 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Workplace Culture for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Team Leadership, Compassion, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Leadership, Teamwork, Social Skills, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability, De-escalation Techniques

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      International and Cross-Cultural Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Negotiation, International Relations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      619 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      ESG Impact: Investor Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Investments, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Portfolio Management, Business Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Due Diligence, Environmental Management Systems, Business Metrics, Stakeholder Management, Market Trend, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Performance Measurement, Governance, Corporate Finance, Performance Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Policy, Persuasive Communication, Diversity Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Diplomatic Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, Negotiation, International Relations, Economics, Digital Communications, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Public Relations, Virtual Teams, Media and Communications, Social Media, Crisis Management

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Human Centered Design, Strategic Thinking, Psychology, Relationship Building, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Dealing With Ambiguity, Adaptability, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      378 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Alberta

      Arctic Economy

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Socioeconomics, Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, World History, Intercultural Competence, Economic Development, Economics, Environment and Resource Management, Governance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Team Software Engineering with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, Technical Documentation, Large Language Modeling, Dependency Analysis, Software Development Tools, Security Testing, Debugging, Maintainability, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Cloud Computing Law: Transactions: Queen Mary University of London
    • Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
    • Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health : University of Geneva
    • Employee Relations: HRCI
    • Workplace Culture for Everyone: Arizona State University
    • International and Cross-Cultural Negotiation: ESSEC Business School
    • ESG Impact: Investor Perspective: University of Pennsylvania
    • Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health: University of Michigan
    • Diplomatic Practice: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact: Wesleyan University

    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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