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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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    • P

      Peking University

      刑法学总论 Criminal Law

      Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Legal Research, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations

      3.1
      Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Alberta

      Arctic Peoples and Cultures

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Culture, Environment, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Intercultural Competence, Anthropology, Natural Resource Management, Economics, World History

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      当代应用心理学

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Consumer Behaviour, Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Human Relations Movement, Leadership, Psychology, Professional Development, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Emotional Intelligence, Marketing, Social Skills, Scientific Methods, Decision Making, Rehabilitation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Public Health, Community Health, Social Justice, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Health Policy, Public Policies, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      163 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Habilidades de negociación y comunicación efectiva

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Empathy, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      285 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels

      Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Mainframe Computing, Data Management, Data Storage, Control Panels, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, User Interface (UI)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      431 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Villes africaines I: Introduction à la planification urbaine

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Governance, Real Estate, Community Development, Finance, Transportation Operations, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Meta

      التسويق عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي على فيسبوك

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Paid media, Social Media Management, Campaign Management, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Goal Setting, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Advertising, Facebook, Budget Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Storytelling, Instagram

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      219 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Macquarie University

      Visionary leadership, identity & motivation: Become a meaning maker

      Skills you'll gain: Branding, Employee Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Storytelling, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Cultural Responsiveness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      826 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Foundations of Health Equity Research

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Health Systems, Patient Education and Support, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Media and Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      169 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Washington

      Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, English Language, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Communication, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Writing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      503 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Selling to Chinese Consumers

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Marketing, Global Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Market Dynamics, Advertising, E-Commerce, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sociology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      292 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • 刑法学总论 Criminal Law: Peking University
    • Arctic Peoples and Cultures : University of Alberta
    • 当代应用心理学: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Habilidades de negociación y comunicación efectiva: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels: IBM
    • Villes africaines I: Introduction à la planification urbaine: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • التسويق عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي على فيسبوك: Meta
    • Visionary leadership, identity & motivation: Become a meaning maker: Macquarie University
    • Foundations of Health Equity Research: Johns Hopkins University

    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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