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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

      BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners: Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Jupyter, Computational Thinking, Scripting Languages

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Zero to Hero: Master Java SpringBoot & JPA with Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Spring Boot, Version Control, Restful API, Object-Relational Mapping, Java Programming, Hibernate (Java), Java, Web Services, JUnit, Authentications, Postman API Platform, User Accounts, Secure Coding, API Design, JSON, Database Management Systems, Model View Controller

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Cultural Responsiveness, Advocacy, Sociology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Inside BFSI: Structure, Challenges, and Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Services, Risk Management, Banking, Customer experience strategy (CX), Digital Transformation, FinTech, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Market, Cybersecurity, Payment Processing, Innovation, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      PepsiCo

      Water Security & Stewardship

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Laws, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Governance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Chain Management, Environmental Engineering, Supply Chain, Civil Engineering, Economics, Environmental Monitoring, Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      AIX Operating System Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Unix Shell, File Management, File Systems, Unix, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, System Configuration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Interessen des durchschnittlichen Facebook Nutzers

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Persona Development, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media Strategy, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Marketing Materials

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Storytelling That Delivers Program and Project Outcomes

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Presentations, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications, Business Writing, Program Management, Visionary, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Professional Development

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Mathematics and Democracy Teach Out

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Political Sciences, Combinatorics, Social Sciences, Probability, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Cisco CCNP Security SCOR (Exam 350-701)

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Network Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Hardening, Cryptography, Firewall, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Attacks, Cloud Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Infrastructure Security, Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Computing, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, Patch Management

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Bing Copilot for Beginners: Enhancing Productivity with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Business Research, Copywriting, Ideation, Productivity Software, Marketing Materials, Brainstorming, Writing and Editing, Project Implementation, Creative Design, Generative AI, Market Research, Data Analysis Software, Financial Data, Packaging and Labeling, Brand Marketing, Financial Analysis

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Leading with Power Skills: Emotions & Emotional Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Social Skills, Empathy, Stress Management, Resilience, Professional Development, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners: Essentials: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Zero to Hero: Master Java SpringBoot & JPA with Projects: Packt
    • Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.: University of Michigan
    • Inside BFSI: Structure, Challenges, and Technology: Board Infinity
    • Water Security & Stewardship: PepsiCo
    • AIX Operating System Fundamentals: IBM
    • Interessen des durchschnittlichen Facebook Nutzers: Coursera Project Network
    • Storytelling That Delivers Program and Project Outcomes: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Mathematics and Democracy Teach Out: Johns Hopkins University
    • Cisco CCNP Security SCOR (Exam 350-701): Packt

    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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