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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

    • E

      ESSEC Business School

      Entreprise et changement climatique

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Business Transformation, Environmental Management Systems, Business Strategy, Education and Training, Environmental Policy, Mitigation, Business Modeling, Environment and Resource Management, Economics, Finance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      刑法学总论 Criminal Law

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Case Law, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      3.1
      Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Entrepreneurship, Business, Commercial Laws, Labor Law, Business Management, Contract Management, Staff Management, New Business Development, Organizational Structure, Corporate Tax

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      DeepLearning.AI

      Data Pipelines with TensorFlow Data Services

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Data Import/Export, Tensorflow, Data Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Feature Engineering, Data Transformation, Data Sharing, Data Management, Data Validation, Performance Tuning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      533 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cloudera

      Analyzing Big Data with SQL

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Apache Hive, Big Data, MySQL, Query Languages, Databases, Apache Hadoop, PostgreSQL, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Virtual Machines

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      529 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Training, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Change, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cognitive flexibility, Adaptability, Diversity and Inclusion, Open Mindset, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Employee Training, Safety Culture, Self-Awareness

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Android App Components - Services, Local IPC, and Content Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Java Programming, Data Sharing, Database Management, Service Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      411 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Employee Management System with When I Work

      Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Workforce Management, Talent Acquisition, Staff Management, Payroll, Team Management, Data Entry, Scheduling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      220 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Leadership and Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Business Leadership, Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Personal Development, Drive Engagement, Communication Strategies, Team Building, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Understanding the Australian economy: An introduction to macroeconomic and financial policies

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Financial Regulation, Fiscal Management, International Finance, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Supply And Demand, Banking, Crisis Intervention

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      Fundamentals of Generative AI for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Software Development Tools, Test Data, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Critical Thinking, Data Ethics, Law Practice Management Software, Artificial Intelligence, Experimentation, Legal Strategy, Communication, Legal Risk, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Analysis, Leadership, Prioritization, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Presentations, Business Correspondence, Editing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Entreprise et changement climatique: ESSEC Business School
    • 刑法学总论 Criminal Law: Peking University
    • Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Data Pipelines with TensorFlow Data Services: DeepLearning.AI
    • Analyzing Big Data with SQL: Cloudera
    • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Android App Components - Services, Local IPC, and Content Providers: Vanderbilt University
    • Create Employee Management System with When I Work: Coursera Project Network
    • Leadership and Influence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Understanding the Australian economy: An introduction to macroeconomic and financial policies: The University of Sydney

    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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