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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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      LearnKartS

      Effective Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Team Building, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Social Skills, Trustworthiness, Non-Verbal Communication, Virtual Teams, Business Correspondence, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Self-Awareness, Adaptability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillsBooster Academy

      Perplexity AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Content Creation, Campaign Management, Keyword Research, Marketing, Generative AI Agents, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Marketing, Content Marketing, ChatGPT, Social Media Marketing, Business Process Automation, Automation, Market Trend, Business, Business Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Creating Engaging Content for Instagram

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Photography, Branding, Photo Editing, Social Media Campaigns, Brand Awareness, Drive Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Chile

      Docencia para la capacitación laboral y el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida.

      Skills you'll gain: Adult Education, Lifelong Learning, Public Speaking, Planning, Educational Materials, Communication, Professional Development, Higher Education, Instructional Design

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Manage Abrasive Workplace Behavior With Backbone

      Skills you'll gain: Disciplinary Procedures, Conflict Management, Leadership and Management, People Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Compassion, Human Resource Strategy, Self-Awareness, Employee Retention

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Impact Investment Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Investments, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Fundraising, Private Equity, Capital Markets, Financial Management, Finance, International Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Fiscal Management, Due Diligence, Business Strategy, Business Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Facebook Live: Real-Time Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Live Streaming, Drive Engagement, Scheduling, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Customer Engagement, Event Planning, Video Production, Content Strategy, Content Development and Management, Technical Support

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Workflow Automation using Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Business Process Automation, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Automation, Performance Tuning, Workflow Management, Generative AI, Scalability, Blogs, Process Optimization, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence, Social Media Content, Application Programming Interface (API), Content Creation, Business Planning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Facebook Strategy: Effective Content

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Social Media Content, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Customer Insights, Content Creation, Digital Media Strategy, Media Planning, Goal Setting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      Trends and Innovations in Sports Media

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, AI Personalization, Media Production, Media Strategy, Media and Communications, Community Organizing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Digital Media Strategy, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Web Content, Social Media, Revenue Management, Innovation, Brand Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, E-Commerce, Video Production, User Centered Design, Game Theory

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Facebook Visuals: Enhance Photography & Design

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Drive Engagement, Photo Editing, Photography, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Content Strategy, Social Media, Typography, Color Theory

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Artificial Intelligence in Government

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Natural Language Processing, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Organizational Effectiveness, Scalability, Organizational Change, Technical Consulting, Operational Efficiency, Technology Strategies, Performance Measurement, Procurement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Effective Communication Skills: LearnKartS
    • Perplexity AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Generative AI: SkillsBooster Academy
    • Creating Engaging Content for Instagram: Coursera
    • Docencia para la capacitación laboral y el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida.: Universidad de Chile
    • Manage Abrasive Workplace Behavior With Backbone : University of Colorado Boulder
    • Impact Investment Finance: Duke University
    • Facebook Live: Real-Time Engagement: Coursera
    • Workflow Automation using Generative AI: Simplilearn
    • Facebook Strategy: Effective Content: Coursera
    • Trends and Innovations in Sports Media: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    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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