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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 Glasgow

      Data-Driven Leadership Skills Course 1: Leadership Narrative

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Business Transformation, Organizational Structure, Leadership Development, Social Sciences, Leadership and Management, Agile Product Development, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      كيف توازن بين عملك وحياتك الشخصية

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Organizational Skills, Resource Management, Prioritization, Stress Management, Personal Development, Goal Setting

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Automate Blog Advertisements with Zapier

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media, Marketing Automation, Automation, Workflow Management, Instagram, Facebook, Blogs, Advertising, Marketing, User Accounts

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Risk Response and Reporting Effectively

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Control, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Management Reporting, Business Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Operational Risk, Continuous Monitoring, Risk Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Data Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Business Reporting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Communications

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Data Architect Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Data Migration, Data Integration, Enterprise Architecture, Data Storage

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Platform Thinking: exploiting data through platforms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Data Management, Data Governance, Strategic Thinking, Data Management, Big Data, Business Transformation, User Research, Innovation, Data Collection, Business Modeling

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Arizona State University

      Managing Conflict

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation Techniques, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Composure, Tactfulness, Social Skills, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Recognizing Others, Concision

      4.5
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Basecamp for Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, User Accounts, Document Management, Collaborative Software, File Management, Data Sharing, Organizational Skills, Productivity Software, Project Management, Internal Communications, Account Management, Automation

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry

      Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Design Elements And Principles, Art History, Mathematical Modeling, Architectural Design, Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Biology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Notre Dame

      Leadership for an Increasingly Diverse World

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Social Justice, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Advocacy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Advanced Smart Contract Development

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Software Design Patterns, Other Programming Languages, User Accounts, Transaction Processing, Software Design, Software Documentation, Application Security, Cryptography, Payment Systems

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Arizona State University

      Assessing Conflict

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Active Listening, Interviewing Skills, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Decision Making, Proactivity

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Data-Driven Leadership Skills Course 1: Leadership Narrative: University of Glasgow
    • كيف توازن بين عملك وحياتك الشخصية: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Automate Blog Advertisements with Zapier : Coursera Project Network
    • Risk Response and Reporting Effectively: Packt
    • Data Architect Capstone Project: SkillUp EdTech
    • Platform Thinking: exploiting data through platforms: Politecnico di Milano
    • Managing Conflict : Arizona State University
    • Use Basecamp for Project Management: Coursera Project Network
    • Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Leadership for an Increasingly Diverse World: The University of Notre Dame

    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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