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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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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Understanding Fitness Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Train The Trainer, Rehabilitation, Coaching, Physical Therapy, Kinesiology, Injury Prevention, Safety Assurance, Adaptability, Goal Setting, Communication, Anatomy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Automation Anywhere

      Getting Started with Automation 360

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Scripting, Process Analysis, Business Workflow Analysis, Workflow Management, Scripting Languages, Business Process, Office Procedures, Scalability, Microsoft Excel

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Social Studies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAS

      Machine Learning Rock Star – the End-to-End Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Technical Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Performance Measurement, Business Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Leadership and Management, Business Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, Business Leadership

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      South Asian Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Water Resources, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, World History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Communicating Your Best Self

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Virtual Teams, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Professionalism, Self-Awareness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Human Resources Management Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Performance Review, Human Resource Policies, Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Interviewing Skills, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Employee Onboarding, Goal Setting, Health Care Administration, Internal Communications

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Social Media, Digital Publishing, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, World Music, Personal Development, Blogs, Instagram, Media and Communications, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Communication, Analysis, Writing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Clase Entera con PhET para la Educación STEM

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Simulations, User Feedback, Experimentation, Scientific Visualization

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      118 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Gestión con enfoque en riesgos en proyectos de desarrollo

      Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Continuous Monitoring, Project Management, Project Planning, Decision Making, Prioritization

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      90 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Technology Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Value Propositions, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Performance Measurement, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Leadership and Management, Market Research, Ideation, Operational Analysis, Target Market, New Product Development, Product Development, Intellectual Property, Systems Thinking, Business Strategies, Engineering Management, Engineering

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Arctic Development

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Land Management, Community Development, Policy Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, International Relations, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Understanding Fitness Programming: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Getting Started with Automation 360: Automation Anywhere
    • The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Machine Learning Rock Star – the End-to-End Practice: SAS
    • South Asian Religions & Ecology: Yale University
    • Communicating Your Best Self : Arizona State University
    • Human Resources Management Essentials: Johns Hopkins University
    • Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Clase Entera con PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Gestión con enfoque en riesgos en proyectos de desarrollo: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    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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