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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

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Jenkins : Automating your delivery pipeline

      Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Continuous Integration

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      329 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Case Western Reserve University

      Designing Your Personal Weight Loss Plan

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Goal Setting, Self-Discipline, Stress Management, Personal Care, Self-Motivation, Persistence, Planning, Overcoming Obstacles, Behavior Management, Productivity, Mindfulness, Organizational Skills

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      578 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Setting the Stage for Success: An Eye on Safety Culture and Teamwork (Patient Safety II)

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Safety Training, Collaboration, Teamwork, Care Coordination, Patient Education and Support, Healthcare Ethics, Accountability, Risk Management, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      443 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Compensation Strategy, Talent Management, Compensation Management, Performance Management, Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Retention

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Michigan State University

      Photography Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Photo Editing, Creativity, Content Creation, Storytelling, Writing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      563 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The University of Sydney

      Understanding the Australian economy: An introduction to macroeconomic and financial policies

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Financial Regulation, Fiscal Management, International Finance, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Supply And Demand, Banking, Crisis Intervention

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la estrategia

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Governance, Corporate Strategy, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Organizational Structure, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Business Analysis, Market Analysis, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      526 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Macquarie University

      Career planning: Your career, your life

      Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Business Writing, Professional Development, Communication, Proactivity, Personal Development, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Planning, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Design Thinking, Branding, Interviewing Skills, Creative Thinking, Emotional Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      243 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Washington

      U101: Understanding College and College Life

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Student Services, Student Support and Services, Productivity, Time Management, Personal Development, Planning, Decision Making, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Social Skills

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      497 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Research Report: Delivering Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Marketing, Data Visualization Software, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Advertising, Customer Insights, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Strategic Marketing, Market Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      176 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      N

      New York University

      Climate Change and Human Rights

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Case Law, Environmental Laws, Advocacy, Legal Proceedings, Legal Strategy, Trend Analysis, Governance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      681 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      The University of Edinburgh

      Football: More than a Game

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Media and Communications, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Diplomacy, Socioeconomics, Finance, Social Justice, World History, Governance, Community Development, Economic Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Jenkins : Automating your delivery pipeline: Coursera Project Network
    • Designing Your Personal Weight Loss Plan: Case Western Reserve University
    • Setting the Stage for Success: An Eye on Safety Culture and Teamwork (Patient Safety II): Johns Hopkins University
    • Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Photography Capstone Project: Michigan State University
    • Understanding the Australian economy: An introduction to macroeconomic and financial policies: The University of Sydney
    • Introducción a la estrategia: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Career planning: Your career, your life: Macquarie University
    • U101: Understanding College and College Life: University of Washington
    • Research Report: Delivering Insights: University of California, Davis

    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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