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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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    • E

      Emory University

      Childbirth: A Global Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Child Health, Community Health, Health Disparities, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Social Sciences, Health Care, Cultural Responsiveness, Health Systems, Education and Training, Data Collection

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sustainability Reporting: From Regulation to Implementation

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Business Reporting, Data Storytelling, Compliance Reporting, Data Visualization, Management Reporting, Environmental Regulations, Compliance Management, Financial Reporting, Annual Reports, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Business Ethics, Regulatory Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Benchmarking, Report Writing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Utrecht University

      Professionalism in an era of change

      Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Lifelong Learning, Professionalism, Professional Development, Social Sciences, Organizational Change, Adaptability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Structure, Sociology, Psychology, Employee Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Challenges of Modern Caregiving

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Care Management, Supply And Demand, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Healthcare Ethics, Community and Social Work, Stress Management, Sociology

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Epidemiology, Crisis Intervention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Surveys, Community Health, Sanitation, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nutrition and Diet, Data Collection, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 1: Historical Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Ancient History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Anthropology, World History, Psychology, Research, Science and Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      403 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Creating Sounds for Electronic Music

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Creativity, Peer Review, Electronic Media, Design Software, Media Production, Patch Management, File Management, System Requirements

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      262 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Inteligencia Artificial centrada en el ser humano

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Human Factors, Automation, Human Machine Interfaces, Agentic systems, Machine Learning, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Copenhagen Business School

      Innovation Strategy: Developing Your Fintech strategy

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Financial Services, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Banking, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Information Technology, Business Technologies, Organizational Structure

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      277 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Emergence of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Physical Science, Biology, Taxonomy, World History, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, User Interface (UI), Command-Line Interface, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      161 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Y

      Yonsei University

      Re-imaging God in Korean Context

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Social Justice, Anthropology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Childbirth: A Global Perspective: Emory University
    • Sustainability Reporting: From Regulation to Implementation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Professionalism in an era of change: Utrecht University
    • The Challenges of Modern Caregiving: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2: Johns Hopkins University
    • Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 1: Historical Foundations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Creating Sounds for Electronic Music: Berklee
    • Inteligencia Artificial centrada en el ser humano: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Innovation Strategy: Developing Your Fintech strategy: Copenhagen Business School
    • Emergence of Life: 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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