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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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      University of Michigan

      Understanding Psychosis

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Psychiatry, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Trauma Care, Psychotherapy, Pharmacology, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Rapport Building

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Transformational Leadership for Inclusive Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Influencing, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Change Management, Team Management, Advocacy, Innovation, Stakeholder Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Marketing, Communication, and PR

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing and Public Relations, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Storytelling, Content Performance Analysis, Strategic Communication, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Personalization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Mobile Marketing, Optimization Tactics, and Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Effectiveness, A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Customer experience improvement, Performance Measurement, Marketing Strategies, Mobile Security, Process Optimization, Marketing, Web Applications, Target Audience, Sales

      4.5
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Управление анализом данных

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Data Management, Analytical Skills, Management Reporting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Communication

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Introduction to Complexity Science

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Network Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Social Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Policy Analysis, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Critical Thinking, Jupyter

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Speaking and Presenting: Tact

      Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Rapport Building, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Social Skills, Professionalism

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Digital Marketing Specialists

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Brand Management, Prompt Engineering, Marketing, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis

      4.5
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      38 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      CVS Health

      Preparing for Your Call Center Customer Service Role

      Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Interviewing Skills, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Customer Support, Professionalism, LinkedIn, Communication

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Professional Selling: Step 2 - Prepare Like a High-Performer

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Prospecting and Qualification, Cold Calling, Customer Relationship Building, Needs Assessment, Sales Process, Sales Pipelines, Sales Strategy, Verbal Communication Skills, Lead Generation, Communication, Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Value Propositions

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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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

    • Understanding Psychosis: University of Michigan
    • Transformational Leadership for Inclusive Innovation: University of Toronto
    • Marketing, Communication, and PR: Microsoft
    • Mobile Marketing, Optimization Tactics, and Analytics: University of California, Irvine
    • Управление анализом данных: Johns Hopkins University
    • The Basics of Rocket Science: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Complexity Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Speaking and Presenting: Tact: University of Michigan
    • Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action: University of Michigan
    • GenAI for Digital Marketing Specialists: Coursera Instructor Network

    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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