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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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      EDHEC Business School

      Science and Engineering of Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Energy and Utilities, Mitigation, Engineering, Systems Of Measurement, Environment, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Physics, Trend Analysis

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      The State University of New York

      Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps

      Skills you'll gain: Infographics, LinkedIn, Social Media, Professional Development, Professional Networking, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Communication, Recruitment, Data Visualization, Branding

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      University of Michigan

      Intro to AR/VR/MR/XR: Technologies, Applications & Issues

      Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Disabilities, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment, Design Thinking, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Data Ethics, Information Privacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
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      ESSEC Business School

      L'entrepreneuriat social: faire son business plan

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Market Research, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing, Performance Measurement, Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Business Strategy, Needs Assessment, Goal Setting, Governance, Financial Planning

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Animals, Self, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Justice, Social Work, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Environment and Resource Management

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Social Sciences, Experimentation, Descriptive Statistics

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      University of Colorado System

      What is Palliative Care?

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Active Listening, Compassion, Communication, Patient Evaluation, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Interpersonal Communications, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Sensitivity

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Regression Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Analytics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computer Vision, Governance

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      University of Michigan

      Real Estate Development: Building Value in Your Community

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Community Development, Real Estate, Feasibility Studies, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Commercial Real Estate, Community Outreach, Project Finance, Due Diligence, Property Management, Project Risk Management, Project Design, Project Management, Capital Markets, Cash Flows, Market Research

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, File Systems, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Transaction Processing, Network Security, Data Centers, Authorization (Computing), Apache Hadoop, Data Store, Authentications, Cryptography, NoSQL, Algorithms

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      Goodwill Industries International

      Client Intake, Assessments, Skill Analysis and Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Recruitment, Client Services, Needs Assessment, Gap Analysis, Goal Setting, Coaching, Professional Development, Rapport Building, Case Management, Critical Thinking, Overcoming Obstacles

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Procurement Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Goal Setting, Communication, Business Research, Stakeholder Communications

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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

    • Science and Engineering of Climate Change: EDHEC Business School
    • Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps: The State University of New York
    • Intro to AR/VR/MR/XR: Technologies, Applications & Issues: University of Michigan
    • L'entrepreneuriat social: faire son business plan: ESSEC Business School
    • Animals, Self, and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • What is Palliative Care?: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Real Estate Development: Building Value in Your Community: University of Michigan
    • Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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