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      Johns Hopkins University

      International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Stress Management, Safety Training, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Occupational Health, Public Health, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Adaptability, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      459 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
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      LearnKartS

      Mastering Self Management Skills for Career Growth

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Time Management, Stress Management, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Persuasive Communication, Complex Problem Solving, Productivity, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Creative Problem-Solving, Personal Development, Business Ethics, Prioritization, Compliance Management, Teamwork, Goal Setting, Dealing With Ambiguity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Cloudera

      Foundations for Big Data Analysis with SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Databases, SQL, Big Data, Database Systems, Operational Databases, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Virtual Machines, Data Storage, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Kennesaw State University

      Professional Selling: Step 1 - Think Like a High-Performer

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales, B2B Sales, Sales Strategy, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication, Target Audience

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Hearing Loss in Children

      Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Child Health, Disabilities, Childhood Education and Development, Public Health, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Special Education, Clinical Assessment, Patient Referral, Anatomy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      238 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introducción a Facebook Ads Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Budgets, Advertising, Social Media Management, Social Media, Budget Management, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Social Media Campaigns

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft 365 with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Presentations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Data Presentation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Microsoft 365, Data Visualization Software, Data Synthesis, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Word, Excel Formulas, Collaborative Software, Sales Presentations, Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      Universidad de los Andes

      Compreender as dimensões interculturais na vida cotidiana

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Language Learning, Multilingualism, Social Work, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Storytelling

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Planificación y estrategia de marketing digital

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Customer Engagement, Brand Management, Digital Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Target Market, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Communications, Digital Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Digital Transformation, Customer Retention, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Lead Generation, Customer Acquisition Management, Content Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      214 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Arizona State University

      Empathy for Self and Others

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Active Listening, Leadership, Mindfulness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Data Structures & Backend with Java

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Restful API, Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Java, Java Programming, Web Services, Back-End Web Development, API Design, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      The Journey to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Training, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cognitive flexibility, Diversity Programs, Disabilities, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Innovation, Human Resource Policies, Empathy, Gerontology, People Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Engagement, Organizational Change, Team Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness: Johns Hopkins University
    • Mastering Self Management Skills for Career Growth: LearnKartS
    • Foundations for Big Data Analysis with SQL: Cloudera
    • Professional Selling: Step 1 - Think Like a High-Performer: Kennesaw State University
    • Hearing Loss in Children: University of Michigan
    • Introducción a Facebook Ads Manager: Coursera Project Network
    • Microsoft 365 with Generative AI: Microsoft
    • Compreender as dimensões interculturais na vida cotidiana: Universidad de los Andes
    • Planificación y estrategia de marketing digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Empathy for Self and Others: Arizona State University

    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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