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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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    Find the Best Social Work Course for Your Goals

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      Coursera Project Network

      Kreiere animierte Posts für soziale Medien mit Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Collaborative Software, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Multimedia, User Accounts

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Improving Network Performance I

      Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Google Cloud Platform, Performance Testing, Network Analysis, Hardware Architecture, Intranet

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Strategic Career Planning in Technology-Based Roles

      Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Professional Networking, Computer Science, LinkedIn, Technology Strategies, Recruitment, Adaptability, Computer Systems, Information Technology, Branding, Software Development, Communication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      사람, 기술, 모빌리티의 미래

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Automation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Transportation Operations, Health Equity, Policy Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Technology Roadmaps, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Environment, Safety and Security, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Leadership Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Organizational Change, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Change Management, Business Leadership, Coaching, Mentorship, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Stress Management, Critical Thinking

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Social Media Landscape

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Shared Media, Persuasive Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Earned Media, Owned Media, Paid media, Content Creation, Legal Risk, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Lean Product Portfolios: Beyond Value Stream Mapping

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Architecture, Product Management, Product Strategy, User Research, New Product Development, Scalability, Lean Methodologies, Product Roadmaps, User Centered Design, Product Development, Product Flow Diagram, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Market Research, Customer Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Gestalte deinen virtuellen Klassenzimmer mit Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Virtual Environment, Design Software, Collaborative Software, Developing Training Materials, Teaching, Collaboration, Content Creation, User Accounts

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Démarrer avec Instagram pour les entreprises

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Social Media, Drive Engagement, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Customer Engagement, Marketing, Business

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Digital Literacy: Introduction to Mobile Phone Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, User Accounts, End User Training and Support, Email Security, Calendar Management, Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Personal Development, Digital Communications, Photography, Control Panels, Global Positioning Systems, Communication, System Configuration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Datenanalyse verwalten

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Statistical Analysis, Data Literacy, Team Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Inference, Data Collection, Communication, Communication Strategies

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Wetland Regulation: Local to Global Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Land Management, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Community Development, Mitigation, International Relations, Governance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Kreiere animierte Posts für soziale Medien mit Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Improving Network Performance I: Google Cloud
    • Strategic Career Planning in Technology-Based Roles: Coursera Instructor Network
    • 사람, 기술, 모빌리티의 미래: University of Michigan
    • Leadership Essentials: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • The Social Media Landscape: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Lean Product Portfolios: Beyond Value Stream Mapping: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Gestalte deinen virtuellen Klassenzimmer mit Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Démarrer avec Instagram pour les entreprises: Coursera Project Network
    • Digital Literacy: Introduction to Mobile Phone Basics: Coursera Instructor 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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