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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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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Policy Analysis, Business Economics, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Market Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Adobe Photoshop for Beginners: Generative AI Images

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Data Import/Export, Adobe Creative Cloud, Image Analysis, Editing, Graphic Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Introduction to Complexity Science

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Network Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Social Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Policy Analysis, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Jupyter

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Successful Interviewing

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Communication, Business Research, Non-Verbal Communication, Professionalism, Negotiation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Program Management

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Resource Management, Benefits Administration, Change Management, Governance, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, International Relations, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Public Policies, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Diplomacy, Immigration Law, Economics, World History, Strategic Partnership, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Higher Education, Policy Analysis, Technology Strategies, Public Safety and National Security, Governance

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      BIM Fundamentals for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Engineering Documentation, Architectural Design, 3D Modeling, Facility Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Technical Standard, HVAC, Electrical Systems, Plumbing, User Interface (UI)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Learning Management Systems, Disabilities, Education Software and Technology, Visual Impairment Education, Document Management, Technical Writing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties

      Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Legal Research, Social Justice, Civil Law, Policy Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanjing University

      Jewish Diaspora in Modern China

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Ancient History, Immigration Law, Demography, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Cultural Diversity

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Economía del Cambio Climático

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Environmental Policy, Behavioral Economics, International Relations, Big Data, Cost Benefit Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Tax, Mathematical Modeling, Mitigation, Market Analysis, Decision Making, Environmental Science

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • GenAI in Social Media Marketing: Meta
    • Adobe Photoshop for Beginners: Generative AI Images: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Complexity Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Successful Interviewing: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Introduction to Program Management: IBM
    • American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • BIM Fundamentals for Engineers: L&T EduTech
    • Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties: University of California, Irvine

    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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