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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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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      A Manager's Guide to Modern Hiring by AIRSĀ®

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Recruitment, Cultural Diversity, New Hire Orientations, Diversity Marketing, Human Resources Management and Planning, Process Improvement, Advocacy, Relationship Building, Human Resources, Brand Awareness, Talent Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Collaboration, Personalized Service, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Time Management, Decision Making, Communication, Critical Thinking

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      Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 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

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      57 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Planning, Virtual Environment, Collaboration, System Configuration, Safety and Security, Information Privacy, Communication Strategies

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      71 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      The Basics of Rocket Science

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Chemistry, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidades AnƔhuac

      Liderazgo efectivo y colaboración con inteligencia emocional

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Personal Development, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Teamwork, Team Motivation, Team Management, People Development, Organizational Leadership, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Leadership Development, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Conflict Management, Productivity, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Decision Making

      4.9
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      27 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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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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      26 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Leading Organizational Change

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Crisis Management, Change Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Visionary, Overcoming Obstacles, Stakeholder Communications, Culture Transformation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Communication Strategies

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      21 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Chile

      ¿Cómo (nos) cambia la Tecnología?

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Culture, Economic Development, Technology Strategies, Sociology, Social Sciences, Automation, Research, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Data Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      180 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Multi AI Agent Systems with crewAI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Business Process Automation, Automation, AI Personalization, Debugging, Prompt Engineering, Coordinating, Prioritization

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      Yonsei University

      International Marketing & Cross Industry Growth Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Innovation, Promotional Strategies, Market Share, Global Marketing, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies, New Product Development, Product Improvement, Benchmarking, Product Strategy, Brand Strategy, Growth Strategies, Analysis

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      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Game Design, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Graph Theory, Computer Programming, Software Architecture, Algorithms

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      149 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leadership and Negotiation Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Negotiation, Communication, Assertiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Building, Employee Performance Management, Strategic Thinking, Intercultural Competence, Leadership, Decision Making

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      Advanced Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

    • A Manager's Guide to Modern Hiring by AIRSĀ®:Ā Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Arctic Development:Ā University of Alberta
    • Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners :Ā Macquarie University
    • The Basics of Rocket Science:Ā University of Michigan
    • Liderazgo efectivo y colaboración con inteligencia emocional:Ā Universidades AnĆ”huac
    • Technology Entrepreneurship:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
    • Leading Organizational Change:Ā Kennesaw State University
    • ĀæCómo (nos) cambia la TecnologĆ­a?:Ā Universidad de Chile
    • Multi AI Agent Systems with crewAI:Ā DeepLearning.AI
    • International Marketing & Cross Industry Growth Capstone Project :Ā Yonsei 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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