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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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      Coursera Instructor Network

      General AI Mastery Toolbox: Master AI and Drive Success

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Business Intelligence, ChatGPT, Business Technologies, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École normale supérieure

      Transição energética e ecológica em países do sul

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Environment, Energy and Utilities, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Governance, Economics, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Reporting, Financial Policy, Public Policies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Preprocessing Unstructured Data for LLM Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Unstructured Data, Large Language Modeling, Data Processing, Image Analysis, Data Transformation, Metadata Management, Generative AI, JSON, Text Mining, Document Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      KodeKloud

      Git for beginners with Hands-on Labs

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Bitbucket, GitLab, Collaborative Software, Software Configuration Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Building Sustainable Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Land Development, Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Policy Development, Civil Engineering, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Environment, Community Development, Socioeconomics, Public Works, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Resource Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Water Resources, Pollution Prevention, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      NumPy and Pandas Basics for Future Data Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Critical Thinking

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Tópicos em Gestão Intercultural

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Negotiation, Global Marketing, Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Team Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Decision Making, Marketing Management, Social Studies, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Communication, World History, Diplomacy, Political Sciences

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      مهارات تسوية النزاعات | Conflict Resolution Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Empathy, Active Listening, Communication

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Gestion de l’analyse des données

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Management, Analytical Skills, Business Analytics, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Communication

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Creating a Product-Market Fit with Value Proposition Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Product Marketing, Product Strategy, Go To Market Strategy, Customer Analysis, Prioritization, Customer Insights, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Leadership

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Fundamentals of Management: Leading Teams to Success

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Team Management, Leadership, Team Motivation, People Management, Recognizing Others, Employee Onboarding, Drive Engagement, Team Building, Meeting Facilitation, Employee Performance Management, Goal Setting, Trustworthiness, Performance Analysis, Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Diversity and Inclusion, Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      ERPO: A Civil Approach to Gun Violence Prevention Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Public Safety and National Security, Community Mental Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Public Policies, Family Law, Public Health, Community Health, Legal Proceedings, Community and Social Work, Mental and Behavioral Health, Civil Procedures, Healthcare Ethics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • General AI Mastery Toolbox: Master AI and Drive Success: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Transição energética e ecológica em países do sul: École normale supérieure
    • Preprocessing Unstructured Data for LLM Applications: DeepLearning.AI
    • Git for beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
    • Building Sustainable Cities: University of Colorado Boulder
    • NumPy and Pandas Basics for Future Data Scientists: University of Michigan
    • Tópicos em Gestão Intercultural: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • مهارات تسوية النزاعات | Conflict Resolution Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Gestion de l’analyse des données: Johns Hopkins University
    • Creating a Product-Market Fit with Value Proposition Canvas: 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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