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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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      Google

      Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Python Programming, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Scripting, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Automation, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, File Management, Data Structures

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Goldman Sachs

      Digital Marketing Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Paid media, Digital Media Strategy, Online Advertising, Campaign Management, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Owned Media, Marketing Planning, Earned Media, Content Marketing, Marketing Design, Analytics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      744 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Marketing Mix Implementation

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Budgets, Strategic Decision-Making, Brand Management, Brand Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Price Negotiation, Product Management, Marketing Strategies, Retail Management, Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Product Strategy, Merchandising, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level

      Skills you'll gain: Telephone Skills, Literacy, English Language, Greeting Customers, Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Grammar, Scheduling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Social Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Team Oriented, Marketing Communications, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Effectiveness, Market Opportunities, Communication Strategies, New Business Development, Business Development, Business Strategies, Strategic Partnership, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Social Sciences, Business Strategy, Performance Measurement, Fundraising

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      396 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Marketing in a Digital World

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, MarTech, Digital Transformation, Digital Advertising, Price Negotiation, Consumer Behaviour, Product Development, Product Promotion, Innovation, Customer Engagement, Retail Store Operations

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Foundations of Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Literacy, Analytical Skills, Business Analytics, Data Storytelling, Data Science, Communication Strategies, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Business Ethics, Workflow Management, Project Management, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Pedagogy, English Language, Instructional Strategies, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Learning Theory, Grammar

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Mental Health, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Health Care, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Health, Positive Behavior Support, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      492 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Trabajar para ser feliz

      Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Human Relations Movement, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Personal Development, Family Therapy, Organizational Change, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      627 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Social Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, Human Computer Interaction, Remote Access Systems, Interaction Design, Social Sciences, Human Centered Design, Research and Design, Digital Communications

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      816 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Logical Reasoning, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Cryptography, Probability, Key Management, Computational Thinking, Encryption, Network Analysis, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming, Data Structures, Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Computer Programming, Network Routing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python: Google
    • Digital Marketing Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
    • Marketing Mix Implementation: IE Business School
    • English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Social Entrepreneurship: Copenhagen Business School
    • Marketing in a Digital World: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Foundations of Data Science: Google
    • Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition: Arizona State University
    • Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers: University of Toronto
    • Trabajar para ser feliz: Universidad Austral

    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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