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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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      University of Cape Town

      Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Blockchain, Cryptography, Financial Regulations, FinTech, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Financial Regulation, Emerging Technologies, Video Production, Innovation, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, Ledgers (Accounting), Data Encryption Standard, Banking, Machine Learning, New Business Development

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      237 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Sport Sponsorship. Let them Play

      Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Business Planning, Event Management, Stakeholder Management, Proposal Development, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Stakeholder Communications, Business Development, Advertising, Employee Engagement

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      人群与网络

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Market Dynamics, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Computational Thinking, Supply And Demand, Economics, Sociology, Information Technology, Behavioral Economics, Probability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción al mundo de las negociaciones

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Communication, Relationship Building, Leadership, Conflict Management, Business Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      747 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Communication, Leadership, Influencing, Personal Development, Empowerment, Business Leadership, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      549 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Data Visualization Software, Demography, Political Sciences, Public Administration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Hiring Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Executive Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Employee Retention, Diversity and Inclusion, Job Analysis, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Organizational Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      174 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Alberta

      Science Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Peer Review, Experimentation, Statistical Methods, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Probability & Statistics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      264 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Information Design

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, Web Design, Responsive Web Design, Design, Typography, Wireframing, Design Elements And Principles, Usability, Interaction Design, UI Components, Prototyping

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      576 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Old Norse Mythology in the Sources

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, European History, Storytelling, Culture, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      356 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Programación y presupuesto del proyecto

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Project Performance, Earned Value Management, Cost Estimation, Project Estimation, Budget Management, Timelines, Scheduling, Project Planning, Cost Control, Budgeting, Performance Measurement, Resource Allocation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Estimation, Resource Management, Forecasting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Project Management and Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Work Breakdown Structure, Earned Value Management, Configuration Management, Project Portfolio Management, Negotiation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Schedules, Agile Methodology, Project Controls, Product Roadmaps, Scheduling, Conflict Management, Project Coordination, Risk Management, Quality Assurance, Project Management Software, Communication Strategies, Project Performance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets: University of Cape Town
    • Sport Sponsorship. Let them Play: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • 人群与网络 : Peking University
    • Introducción al mundo de las negociaciones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change: Case Western Reserve University
    • Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
    • Hiring Practices: University of California, Irvine
    • Science Literacy : University of Alberta
    • Information Design: University of California San Diego
    • Old Norse Mythology in the Sources: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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