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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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    Find the Best Social Work Course for Your Goals

    • U

      Universidad Austral

      Competencias para la empleabilidad

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Adaptability, Change Management, Higher Education, Workforce Development, Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      195 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      TecnolĂłgico de Monterrey

      PsicologĂ­a Positiva

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Personal Development, Optimism, Social Work, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Positive Behavior Support, Community Development, Resilience, Psychology, Social Sciences, Mindfulness, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      168 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Berklee

      How to Make Money with Your Music Copyrights

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music, Revenue Management, Revenue Recognition, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Compensation Strategy, Digital Content

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      CertNexus

      Create and Lead an Ethical Data-Driven Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Culture Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Compliance Management, Policy Analysis, Change Management, Employee Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Postharvest Loss Prevention: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Actors

      Skills you'll gain: Loss Prevention, Waste Minimization, Food and Beverage, Supply Chain Management, Market Dynamics, Economics, Capacity Planning, Stakeholder Management, Systems Thinking, International Relations, Education and Training, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      The Merkle Tree and Cryptocurrencies

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Data Integrity, Encryption, FinTech, Network Security, Transaction Processing, Data Structures, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Adobe After Effects for Beginners: Motion Design Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Animations, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles, Typography

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      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

    • P

      Politecnico di Milano

      Fundamentals of Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Management, Business Process, Process Management, Business Process Modeling, Organizational Structure, Decision Making, Game Theory, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      187 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Creating Interactive Learning Videos with Edpuzzle

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      177 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      L&T EduTech

      Infrastructure for Transportation Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Building Services Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, HVAC, Public Works, Transportation Operations, Architecture and Construction, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Structural Analysis, Building Design, Facility Management, Emerging Technologies, Engineering Calculations, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Engineering, Architectural Design

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
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      University of Amsterdam

      Alternative Mobility Narratives

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Transportation Operations, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Competencias para la empleabilidad: Universidad Austral
    • PsicologĂ­a Positiva: TecnolĂłgico de Monterrey
    • How to Make Money with Your Music Copyrights: Berklee
    • Create and Lead an Ethical Data-Driven Organization: CertNexus
    • Global Postharvest Loss Prevention: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Actors: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • The Merkle Tree and Cryptocurrencies: University of California, Irvine
    • Adobe After Effects for Beginners: Motion Design Essentials: Coursera Project Network
    • EconomĂ­a del Cambio Climático: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Fundamentals of Organization: Politecnico di Milano
    • Creating Interactive Learning Videos with Edpuzzle: Coursera Project 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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