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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

    • U

      University of Arizona

      Introduction to the Orbital Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Empathy, Visionary, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Systems Thinking, International Relations, Environment and Resource Management, Proactivity, Planning, Innovation, Advocacy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Student Self-Assessment with Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Parent Communication, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Microsoft Word, Classroom Management, Self-Awareness, Report Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Starweaver

      Mastering Hotel Financials

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Financial Management, Budgeting, Income Statement, Benchmarking, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, FinTech, Return On Investment, Crisis Management, Time Management, Leadership Development, Adaptability, Creative Problem-Solving

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Create Engaging Presentations with Easelly

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Cree Increíbles Diseños de Mercadeo usando Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Design, Social Media, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Materials, Branding, User Accounts

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      142 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cognición encarnada

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Social Sciences, Psychology, Human Learning, Human Development, Human Computer Interaction, Computational Thinking, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Neurology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Fundamentos de la Industria de Hidrocarburos

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Energy and Utilities, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Supply And Demand, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Socioeconomics, Production Process, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Recruitment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Proyecto final: Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Program Evaluation, Curriculum Planning, Qualitative Research, Survey Creation, Systems Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to PicsArt for Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Photo Editing, Marketing, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship, Business

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Electric Vehicle Sensors

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Torque (Physics), Electronic Components, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Equipment, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Engineering Calculations, Low Voltage, High Voltage, Machine Controls, Thermal Management, Emerging Technologies

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      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Policy, Community Development, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Demography, Environmental Issue, Innovation, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Geriatrics, Sociology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      169 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Effective Communication for Today’s Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Communication, Assertiveness, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Employee Performance Management, Leadership, Leadership Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to the Orbital Perspective: University of Arizona
    • Student Self-Assessment with Microsoft Word: Coursera Project Network
    • Mastering Hotel Financials: Starweaver
    • Create Engaging Presentations with Easelly: Coursera Project Network
    • Cree Increíbles Diseños de Mercadeo usando Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Cognición encarnada: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Fundamentos de la Industria de Hidrocarburos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Proyecto final: Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Introduction to PicsArt for Social Media Marketing: Coursera Project Network
    • Electric Vehicle Sensors: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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