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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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    Find the Best Social Work Course for Your Goals

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      L&T EduTech

      Renewable Energy & Power Evacuation

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Sustainability Reporting, Electric Power Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Electrical Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Innovation, Environment, Environmental Science, Transportation Operations, Environmental Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Thermal Management, Chemical Engineering, Power Electronics, Mechanical Design

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      KodeKloud

      Git Basics for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Collaborative Software, DevOps, Software Development Tools, Linux, Open Source Technology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Courage, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professionalism, Technical Management, Decision Making, Engineering Management, Personal Integrity, Human Development, Compliance Management, Culture, Anthropology, Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Social Sciences, Research

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Iteration Planning and PI in Scaled Agile Framework

      Skills you'll gain:

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Ebola : Vaincre ensemble !

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Healthcare Ethics, Epidemiology, Mathematical Modeling, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Response, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Public Health, Microbiology, Pathology, Health Systems, Clinical Trials, Community Health

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Office Productivity Software and Windows Fundamentals  

      Skills you'll gain: File Management, Control Panels, Productivity Software, Software Installation, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft 365, Desktop Support, System Configuration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings

      Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Chronic Diseases, Hospice, Respiratory Care, Primary Care, Respiration, Patient Evaluation, Rehabilitation, Health Disparities, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Health

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Crisis Management and Crisis Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Management Consulting, Strategic Communication, Emergency Response, Corporate Communications, Leadership, Risk Management, Business Leadership, Business Risk Management, Contingency Planning, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Analysis, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Internal Communications, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Media Relations, Forecasting, Critical Thinking

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Sciences, Education and Training, Economics, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Change Management Crash Course: Change Management 101

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Leadership Studies, Process Management, Business Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      CVS Health

      Retail Customer Service

      Skills you'll gain: Transaction Processing, Retail Sales, Retail Store Operations, Cash Register Operation, Greeting Customers, Customer Inquiries, Customer Service, Teamwork, Data Entry, Customer Relationship Building, Point of Sale, E-Commerce, Order Management Systems, Professionalism, Payment Processing and Collection, Inventory Management System, Communication, Time Management, Social Media

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Effective Talent Management & Development

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Virtual Teams, People Development, Talent Pipelining, Human Resource Strategy, Human Capital, People Management, Leadership Development, Workforce Planning, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Gap Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Change, Employee Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Renewable Energy & Power Evacuation: L&T EduTech
    • Git Basics for DevOps: KodeKloud
    • Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Iteration Planning and PI in Scaled Agile Framework: Board Infinity
    • Ebola : Vaincre ensemble !: University of Geneva
    • Office Productivity Software and Windows Fundamentals  : SkillUp EdTech
    • Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings: The University of Edinburgh
    • Crisis Management and Crisis Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Change Management Crash Course: Change Management 101: Packt

    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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