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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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      New York Institute of Finance

      Introduction to Supply Chain Finance & Blockchain Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Cash Flows, Business Metrics, Blockchain, FinTech, Supplier Management, Financial Services, Performance Measurement, Finance, Market Opportunities

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Institute for the Future

      Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future

      Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Systems Thinking, Game Theory, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Interviewing Skills, Emerging Technologies, Ideation, Innovation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Digital Footprint

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Social Media, Web Content, Professionalism, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Content Management, User Accounts, Communication Strategies

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Defining Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Demography, Organizational Development, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change

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      201 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Navigating Generative AI for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Business Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Growth Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Ethics, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Technology Strategies, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Business Communication, Communication, Internal Communications, Employee Training, Strategic Leadership

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Generative AI: Labor and the Future of Work

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Automation, Workforce Development, Labor Relations, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Workforce Planning, Global Marketing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific

      Skills you'll gain: Market Liquidity, Analysis, Financial Policy, Economics, International Finance, Financial Systems, Financial Market, Financial Regulation, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Forecasting

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Carbon Reduction and Net Zero

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Corporate Sustainability, Pollution Prevention, Energy and Utilities, Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, Education and Training

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDHEC Business School

      Economics and Policies of Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Economics, Environmental Issue, Behavioral Economics, Cost Benefit Analysis, Policy Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Market Analysis, Tax, Financial Trading, Mathematical Modeling

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Aptly

      Getting Started with TikTok

      Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Storytelling, Video Editing, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, User Research, Business Marketing, Customer Engagement, User Accounts, Demography

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      English Upper Intermediate B2.1

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Intercultural Competence, Interpersonal Communications, Nutrition and Diet, Vocabulary, Culture, Trend Analysis, Environmental Issue, Grammar, Education and Training, Oral Comprehension, Social Justice

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      AI Foundations: Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Ideation, Creativity, Research

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Supply Chain Finance & Blockchain Technology: New York Institute of Finance
    • Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future: Institute for the Future
    • Digital Footprint: The University of Edinburgh
    • Defining Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Organizations: Rice University
    • Navigating Generative AI for Leaders: Coursera
    • Generative AI: Labor and the Future of Work: University of Michigan
    • Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Introduction to Carbon Reduction and Net Zero: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Economics and Policies of Climate Change: EDHEC Business School
    • Getting Started with TikTok: Aptly

    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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