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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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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Modelos de diseño instruccional para ambientes digitales

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Learning Management Systems, Planning, Design Strategies, Quality Assurance, Virtual Environment, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

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      397 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, English Language, Non-Verbal Communication, Presentations, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Intercultural Competence, Learning Strategies, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      148 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      經濟學概論:誘因與市場(Introduction to Economics: Incentive and Markets)

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Tax, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      243 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la estrategia

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Governance, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Structure, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      526 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      التسويق عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي على فيسبوك

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Paid media, Social Media Management, Campaign Management, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Goal Setting, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Advertising, Facebook, Budget Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Storytelling, Instagram

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      219 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Public Health, Community Health, Social Justice, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Health Policy, Public Policies, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      GenAI in Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Generative AI, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Business Marketing, Facebook, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence

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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sustainability Reporting: From Regulation to Implementation

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Business Reporting, Data Storytelling, Compliance Reporting, Data Visualization, Management Reporting, Environmental Regulations, Compliance Management, Financial Reporting, Annual Reports, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Business Ethics, Regulatory Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Benchmarking, Report Writing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Essentials of Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Psychosocial Assessments, Primary Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Sensitivity, Care Management, Nursing and Patient Care, Communication, Empathy, Active Listening, Stress Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Methods for Quantitative Research in Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Scientific Methods, Research Design, Research, General Science and Research, Correlation Analysis, Data Collection, Social Sciences, Experimentation, Data Analysis, Psychology, Sampling (Statistics)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Healthcare Analytics Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Business Analytics, Analytics, Patient Safety, Health Care, Health Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Quantitative Research, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Peer Review, Data Collection

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      China’s Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Economic Development, International Finance, Fiscal Management, Economics, Financial Systems, Socioeconomics, Global Marketing, Governance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Growth Strategies, Investments

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      198 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Modelos de diseño instruccional para ambientes digitales : Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示: Peking University
    • 經濟學概論:誘因與市場(Introduction to Economics: Incentive and Markets): National Taiwan University
    • Introducción a la estrategia: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • التسويق عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي على فيسبوك: Meta
    • An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • GenAI in Social Media Marketing: Meta
    • Sustainability Reporting: From Regulation to Implementation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Essentials of Palliative Care: Stanford University
    • Methods for Quantitative Research in Psychology: American Psychological Association

    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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