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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 Pennsylvania

      American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Education and Training, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Pedagogy, Public History, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Curriculum Development, Common Core Standards, Public Policies, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Case Law, Governance

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Computational Social Science Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Network Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning, Computational Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Simulations, Big Data, Scientific Methods

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sustainability Consulting

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Consulting, Business Consulting, Environmental Issue, Environmental Management Systems, Product Lifecycle Management, Environment, Technical Consulting, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Machine Learning Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Python Programming, Tensorflow, Regression Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks

      4.7
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      156 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      El rol docente del médico residente

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Clinical Supervision, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Leadership, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Train The Trainer, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Communication, Learning Strategies, Organizational Skills

      4.9
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      236 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Creativity Toolkit II: Creative Collaboration

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Collaboration, Creativity, Team Building, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Team Management, Influencing, Storytelling, Communication, Social Skills, People Management, Decision Making

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Hiring Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Executive Recruitment, Employee Onboarding, Workforce Planning, Employee Retention, Diversity and Inclusion, Job Analysis, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Organizational Strategy, Leadership

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      食品安全與風險分析(Food Safety&Risk Analysis)

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Food Safety and Sanitation, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Emergency Response, Safety and Security, Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Communication, Decision Making

      4.9
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use SurveyMonkey to Create a Survey and Analyze Results

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Data Collection, Business Research, Data Analysis, User Feedback, Market Research, Business Software, Data Presentation

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      University of Michigan

      Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Learning Theory, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Collaboration, Emerging Technologies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      当代应用心理学

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Consumer Behaviour, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Psychological Evaluations, Psychology, Mental Health, Leadership, Professional Development, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Marketing, Advertising, Personal Attributes, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      History of Mental Illness

      Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Health Disparities, Cultural Diversity, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice: University of Pennsylvania
    • Computational Social Science Methods: University of California, Davis
    • Sustainability Consulting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Machine Learning Capstone: IBM
    • El rol docente del médico residente: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Creativity Toolkit II: Creative Collaboration: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Hiring Practices: University of California, Irvine
    • 食品安全與風險分析(Food Safety&Risk Analysis): National Taiwan University
    • Use SurveyMonkey to Create a Survey and Analyze Results: Coursera Project Network
    • Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession: University of Michigan

    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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