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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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      Packt

      Flutter & Dart - Complete App Development Course

      Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Programming, Data Management, Data Structures

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAS

      Launching Machine Learning: Delivering Operational Success with Gold Standard ML Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Technical Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Performance Measurement, Leadership and Management, Predictive Analytics, Data Processing, Business Leadership, Business Metrics, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Executing the Iteration & PI with SAFe

      Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Assurance, Agile Product Development, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Demonstration

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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      فن التفاوض | The Art of Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Planning, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Active Listening

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Aptly

      TikTok for Business

      Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement, Video Editing

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Productivity, Time Management, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Making, Systems Thinking, Adaptability, Psychology

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Kafka Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Real Time Data, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Software Installation, Performance Tuning, System Configuration

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      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Planning, Innovation, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, FinTech, New Business Development, Professional Networking, Business Development, Growth Strategies, Financial Regulation, Fundraising, Intellectual Property

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Digital Communication and Emotion

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, De-escalation Techniques

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for PR Specialists

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Public Relations, Content Creation, Marketing and Public Relations, AI Personalization, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Productivity Software, Crisis Management, Prompt Engineering, Team Leadership, Data Ethics, Promotions and Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns

      3.9
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Public Involvement in Research

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Data Collection

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Behavioral Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Marketing Strategies, Digital Marketing, Growth Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Relationship Management, E-Commerce, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Engagement, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Automation, Persona Development, Consumer Behaviour

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 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

    • Flutter & Dart - Complete App Development Course: Packt
    • Launching Machine Learning: Delivering Operational Success with Gold Standard ML Leadership: SAS
    • Executing the Iteration & PI with SAFe : Board Infinity
    • فن التفاوض | The Art of Negotiation: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • TikTok for Business: Aptly
    • Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Kafka Fundamentals: LearnKartS
    • Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets: University of Cape Town
    • Digital Communication and Emotion: Arizona State University
    • GenAI for PR 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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