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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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      SkillUp EdTech

      Practice Exam for CAPM Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Cost Management, Project Planning, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Project Management in Construction

      Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Project Risk Management, Environment Health And Safety, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Earned Value Management, Feasibility Studies, Risk Analysis, Quality Management, Procurement, Cost Estimation, Scheduling, Cost Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Contract Management, Communication Strategies, Risk Management, Project Controls

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      42 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Data Collection: Online, Telephone and Face-to-face

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Unstructured Data, Research Methodologies, Data Capture, Qualitative Research, Data Validation, Data Quality

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Hong Kong

      Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Research, Investigation, Digital Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Validation

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      234 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Recruitment Strategies, Leadership Development, Organizational Development, Talent Recruitment, HR Tech, Organizational Effectiveness, Human Capital, Organizational Change, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Leadership Studies, Workforce Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intercultural Competence, Employee Training

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Voice of the Customer (VoC): Enhancing Experiences

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Surveys, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Service, Data Collection, Active Listening, Continuous Improvement Process, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Focus Group, Team Oriented, Social Media

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      117 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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

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      University of Michigan

      Generative AI: Labor and the Future of Work

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Automation, Workforce Development, Labor Relations, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Workforce Planning, Global Marketing

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Navigating Generative AI for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Business Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Growth Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Ethics, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Technology Strategies, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Business Communication, Communication, Internal Communications, Employee Training, Strategic Leadership

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      176 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Fundamentos de la publicidad en redes sociales

      Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Materials, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Instagram, Social Media, Facebook, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Copywriting, Information Privacy, Target Audience

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      197 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Generative AI for Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Debugging, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Pseudocode, Integrated Development Environments, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Installation, Cloud Applications, Code Review, Application Programming Interface (API), System Configuration, Web Development, Application Development, Data Ethics, Program Development, Application Deployment

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Uncommon Sense Teaching: Teaching Online

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Education Software and Technology, Discussion Facilitation, Learning Management Systems, Innovation, Digital Communications

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Practice Exam for CAPM Certification: SkillUp EdTech
    • Project Management in Construction: L&T EduTech
    • Data Collection: Online, Telephone and Face-to-face: University of Michigan
    • Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens: The University of Hong Kong
    • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Exam Prep: Board Infinity
    • Voice of the Customer (VoC): Enhancing Experiences : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Arctic Peoples and Cultures : University of Alberta
    • Generative AI: Labor and the Future of Work: University of Michigan
    • Navigating Generative AI for Leaders: Coursera
    • Fundamentos de la publicidad en redes sociales: Meta

    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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