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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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      Stanford University

      Formation COVID-19 pour personnels de santé

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Telehealth, Critical Care, Respiratory Therapy, Patient Treatment, Emergency and Intensive Care, Infection Control, Medical Ultrasonography, Medication Administration, Patient Evaluation, Infectious Diseases, Vital Signs

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Coaching educativo para ambientes de aprendizaje

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Conflict Management, Education and Training, Dealing With Ambiguity, Personal Development, Learning Strategies, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Culture

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      Arizona State University

      Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Communication, Strategic Planning, Contingency Planning, Active Listening, Collaboration, Planning, Research, Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Climate change education

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Water Resources, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Collaboration, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Teamwork, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environmental Resource Management, Food and Beverage, Education and Training, Mitigation, Self-Awareness, Community Development, Student Engagement, Systems Thinking, Teaching

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      Knowledge Accelerators

      Microsoft Planner - Essential Training for Managing Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Workflow Management, Project Management, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Leadership and Management, Business Software

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Learn to Teach Java: Inheritance and Recursion

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Pedagogy, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Business, Commercialization, Budgeting, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

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      University of Michigan

      Strategizing the Use of Generative AI in Learning Design

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Design Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Strategies, Data Ethics, Content Creation, Professional Development, Information Privacy

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      Simplilearn

      Email Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Marketing Automation, Newsletters, Digital Marketing, A/B Testing, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Marketing Strategies, Growth Strategies, Promotional Strategies, Lead Generation, Customer Engagement, Automation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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      IE Business School

      Diversity and Belonging in Businesses and Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Human Resource Policies, Safety Culture, Employee Engagement, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership, Relationship Building, Mentorship, Business Strategy, Leadership, Data Storytelling, Critical Thinking

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      MedCerts

      Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy, and Cardiology Assisting

      Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Laboratory Testing, Electocardiography, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Assistance, Patient Preparation, Urology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Infection Control

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Gestão Estratégica de Recursos Humanos

      Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Capital, People Management, Behavior Management, Workforce Management, Organizational Strategy, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement

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

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

    • Formation COVID-19 pour personnels de santé: Stanford University
    • Coaching educativo para ambientes de aprendizaje: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Negotiation : Arizona State University
    • Climate change education: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Microsoft Planner - Essential Training for Managing Projects: Knowledge Accelerators
    • Learn to Teach Java: Inheritance and Recursion: University of California San Diego
    • The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Strategizing the Use of Generative AI in Learning Design : University of Michigan
    • Email Marketing: Simplilearn
    • Diversity and Belonging in Businesses and Organizations: IE Business School

    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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