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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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      The University of Sydney

      Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Care, Preventative Care, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Psychology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

      Beginner · 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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      498 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      ESSEC Business School

      Managers du changement

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Team Performance Management, Business Transformation, Behavior Management, Leadership Development, Collaboration, Strategic Leadership, Prioritization, Resource Allocation, Employee Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      180 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
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      Change Management for Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Generative AI, Scalability, Innovation, Stakeholder Management, Workforce Management, Employee Training, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      V

      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Excel: Master Data, Make Decisions, Tell Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Synthesis, Microsoft Excel, Infographics, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, ChatGPT, Statistical Reporting, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Data Quality, Generative AI

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Las redes sociales en acción

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Active Listening, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Drive Engagement, Campaign Management, Goal Setting, Resource Allocation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      753 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of New Mexico

      International Business II

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Business Management, New Business Development, Business, Organizational Structure, Workforce Management, Organizational Strategy, Economics, Market Dynamics, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      791 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of London

      Cyber Security – Technology and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Linux, Network Security, Cyber Governance, OSI Models, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, TCP/IP, Computer Systems, Threat Modeling, Command-Line Interface, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Cyber Security Strategy, Computer Architecture, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Evaluating Designs with Users

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Research, Test Case, Usability, Test Planning, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      296 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Intro to AR/VR/MR/XR: Technologies, Applications & Issues

      Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment, Display Devices, Design Strategies, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Information Privacy, Conceptual Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Innovation, Personally Identifiable Information, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      386 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad de Palermo

      E-commerce Academy

      Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Branding, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Social Media, Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Payment Systems, Web Design and Development, Logistics, User Experience, Market Trend

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease: The University of Sydney
    • U101: Understanding College and College Life: University of Washington
    • Managers du changement: ESSEC Business School
    • Football: More than a Game: The University of Edinburgh
    • Change Management for Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • ChatGPT + Excel: Master Data, Make Decisions, Tell Stories: Vanderbilt University
    • Las redes sociales en acción: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • International Business II: University of New Mexico
    • Cyber Security – Technology and Governance: University of London
    • Evaluating Designs with Users: University of Michigan

    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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