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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

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      École normale supérieure

      Cartographie thématique

      Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Peer Review, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphics Software, Color Theory

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Visualization in R with ggplot2

      Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Heat Maps, R Programming, Graphical Tools, Data Wrangling, Tidyverse (R Package), Graphics Software

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Applied Analytics and Data for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Operational Efficiency, Operational Excellence, ISO 9000 Series, Process Improvement, Decision Making, Quality Management Systems, Data Security, Internet Of Things

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Capstone (React App)

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, GitHub, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Version Control, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Wireframing, UI Components, User Flows, Data Store, Development Environment, SQL

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Jugar y Aprender Matemática en aulas heterogéneas

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Childhood Education and Development, Geometry, Arithmetic, Pedagogy, General Mathematics, Learning Theory, Discussion Facilitation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      UiPath

      Automation Business Analysis - Concepts and Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Robotic Process Automation, Requirements Elicitation, Business Process Automation, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Automation, Business Process, Process Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Process Mapping

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Salesforce Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Data Security, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Engagement, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Customer Service, Data Maintenance, Business Reporting, Data Management, Workflow Management, Data Integrity, Lead Generation, Business Process Automation, Cloud Computing, Automation, Mobile Security, Operational Efficiency

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Developing AI Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Data Ethics, Stakeholder Engagement, Intellectual Property, Compliance Management, Procedure Development, Artificial Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Business Ethics, Regulatory Requirements, Generative AI, Team Building, Data Science

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to make invitations using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Creative Design, Design and Product, Event Management, Computer Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Innovación digital

      Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Communication Planning, Project Design, Social Media, Human Centered Design, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Water Resources, Project Planning, Resilience, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Issue, Problem Solving, Leadership, Innovation, Civil Engineering, Community Development, Environmental Engineering, Environment and Resource Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Next-Generation AI Assistant: Claude by Anthropic

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Marketing Materials, Copywriting, ChatGPT, Drive Engagement, Generative AI, Product Promotion, Promotional Strategies, Content Creation, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Marketing

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Cartographie thématique: École normale supérieure
    • Data Visualization in R with ggplot2: Johns Hopkins University
    • Applied Analytics and Data for Decision Making: University at Buffalo
    • Capstone (React App): Meta
    • Jugar y Aprender Matemática en aulas heterogéneas: Universidad Austral
    • Automation Business Analysis - Concepts and Principles: UiPath
    • Salesforce Reporting: University of California, Irvine
    • Developing AI Policy: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • How to make invitations using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Innovación digital: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    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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