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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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      Morehouse College

      Activism in Sports and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Social Studies, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Political Sciences, Sociology, Oral Expression, Media and Communications, Writing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Instructional Planning with Genially

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep DP-300: Azure Database Administrator Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Microsoft SQL Servers, Microsoft Azure, Database Management, Transact-SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Performance Tuning, SQL, Cloud Computing, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Data Migration, Data Security, Virtual Machines, Scalability

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Leading Teams Effectively: Skills for Impactful Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Team Management, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Teamwork, Personal Development, People Development, Business Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Conflict Management, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Innovation, médias et transformation digitale

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Media and Communications, Digital Transformation, Journalism, Digital Media Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Economics, Emerging Technologies, Telecommunications, Communication, Financial Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Основы бизнес-стратегии

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Analysis, Market Dynamics, Value Propositions, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Support Interactive Learning with Genially

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, End User Training and Support, Virtual Environment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea Videos para Redes Sociales con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Social Media, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Organizational Skills, Marketing, Marketing Communications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Las organizaciones en el siglo XXI y su relevancia social

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Conflict Management, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Social Sciences, Psychology, Innovation, Culture, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Multiple educators

      Sustainable and Resilient Operations and Supply Chains

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Ethics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Manufacturing Operations, Supplier Relationship Management, Labor Compliance, Strategic Sourcing, Engineering Management, Procurement, Strategic Leadership, Logistics Management, Leadership, Business Leadership, Reverse Logistics, Product Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      مبادئ التسويق على وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Instagram, Facebook, Brand Awareness, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Analytics, Business

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Arizona State University

      Using Rapid Prototyping in the Engineering Design Process

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Drawing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Activism in Sports and Culture : Morehouse College
    • Instructional Planning with Genially: Coursera Project Network
    • Exam Prep DP-300: Azure Database Administrator Associate: Whizlabs
    • Leading Teams Effectively: Skills for Impactful Leadership: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Innovation, médias et transformation digitale: University of Geneva
    • Основы бизнес-стратегии: University of Virginia
    • Support Interactive Learning with Genially: Coursera Project Network
    • Crea Videos para Redes Sociales con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Las organizaciones en el siglo XXI y su relevancia social: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Sustainable and Resilient Operations and Supply Chains: 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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