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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 Colorado Boulder

      Modes of Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Media and Communications, Writing, Education and Training, Storytelling, Instructional Strategies, Community Outreach, Science and Research, Student Engagement, Content Creation, Photography, Simulations, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Creativity, Music, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Box Plots, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Histogram, Statistical Visualization, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 365 and 2021

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Scheduling, Project Controls, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Timelines, Cost Management, Management Reporting, Calendar Management, Dependency Analysis, Work Breakdown Structure

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Leeds

      Create a Professional Online Presence

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Professional Development, Brand Awareness, Communication Strategies, Facebook, Social Media, Relationship Building, Content Creation, Information Privacy

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Let's talk about it: A Health and Immigration Teach Out

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Community Health, Health Equity, Health Policy, Public Health, Immigration Law, Health Care, Advocacy, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Advanced JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Ajax, Application Programming Interface (API), JSON, Restful API, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Performance Tuning, Web Development, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Software Engineering, Debugging, Prototyping, Software Development, Data Validation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      English Pre Advanced B2.2

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Culture, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Grammar, Intercultural Competence

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Tokyo

      6分間模擬授業で学ぶ授業づくり(Learn How to Teach by 6 Min. Micro Teaching)

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Teaching, Program Evaluation, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Graphic Design, Instructional Design, Student Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Time Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Encuentre su Nuevo Trabajo con LinkedIn

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Talent Sourcing, Social Media

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      École Polytechnique

      Digital Business - Capstone project

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Digital Transformation, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Analysis, Business Analysis, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Business Strategy, Performance Analysis, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Business Development, Change Management, Telecommunications

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

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      IE Business School

      Diversity with Inclusion in Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Safety Culture, Intercultural Competence, Employee Engagement, Culture, Organizational Change, Empowerment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Emory University

      Marketing Channel Incentives

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Direct Marketing, Revenue Management, Direct Selling, Business Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Sales Management, Risk Analysis, Price Negotiation, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Partnership, Relationship Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Modes of Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Essentials: Macquarie University
    • Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 365 and 2021: Packt
    • Create a Professional Online Presence: University of Leeds
    • Let's talk about it: A Health and Immigration Teach Out: Johns Hopkins University
    • Advanced JavaScript: Scrimba
    • English Pre Advanced B2.2: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • 6分間模擬授業で学ぶ授業づくり(Learn How to Teach by 6 Min. Micro Teaching): The University of Tokyo
    • Encuentre su Nuevo Trabajo con LinkedIn: Coursera Project Network
    • Digital Business - Capstone project: École Polytechnique

    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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