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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 California, Irvine

      Internal Communications Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Employee Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Drive Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Communication, Organizational Change, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Culture

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      3D Interaction Design in Virtual Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Interaction Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Game Design, Human Machine Interfaces, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      فن التفاوض | The Art of Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Planning, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Active Listening

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

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Well Being & Self Care: for Physical and Mental Health

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Positivity, Personal Care, Mindfulness, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Productivity, Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Resilience, Goal Setting, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      Capstone: Create Value from Open Data

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Complex Problem Solving, Data Synthesis, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Value Propositions, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Presentations

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for University Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Operational Efficiency, Innovation, Technology Roadmaps, OpenAI, Business Transformation, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Strategic Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Workforce Development, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAP

      Business Process Modeling and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Performance Measurement, Process Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Improvement, Gap Analysis, Business Process Improvement, SAP Applications, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, ChatGPT

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MathWorks

      Modeling and Simulation with Simulink

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Engineering Practices, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Performance Tuning, Matlab

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      The Business of Cybersecurity Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Incident Response, Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Security Strategy, Information Management, Business Ethics, Performance Measurement, Compliance Management, Governance, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Lausanne

      Ecologie Politique: défi de la durabilité pour les démocraties

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Governance, Economics, Discussion Facilitation

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Corporate Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Systems Thinking, Sustainability Reporting, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Business Strategies, Operational Risk, Business Risk Management, Environment and Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Social Media, Text Mining, Cloud Computing, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Analytics, Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning Methods, Business Intelligence, Internet Of Things, Deep Learning

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Internal Communications Framework: University of California, Irvine
    • 3D Interaction Design in Virtual Reality: University of London
    • فن التفاوض | The Art of Negotiation: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Well Being & Self Care: for Physical and Mental Health: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Capstone: Create Value from Open Data: ESSEC Business School
    • Generative AI for University Leaders : Vanderbilt University
    • Business Process Modeling and Analysis: SAP
    • Modeling and Simulation with Simulink : MathWorks
    • The Business of Cybersecurity Capstone: Kennesaw State University
    • Ecologie Politique: défi de la durabilité pour les démocraties: University of Lausanne

    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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