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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

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Diagnosing Health Behaviors for Global Health Programs

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Public Health, Health Policy, Sociology, Community Health, Social Sciences, Program Evaluation, Learning Theory

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Arctic Development

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Land Management, Community Development, Policy Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, International Relations, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Leading Organizational Change

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Crisis Management, Change Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Visionary, Overcoming Obstacles, Stakeholder Communications, Culture Transformation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Communication Strategies

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Proyecto Final: Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo

      Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Project Scoping, Risk Management, Project Planning, Program Development, Project Management, Proposal Development, Community Development, Analysis, Project Implementation, Procurement

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leadership and Negotiation Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Negotiation, Communication, Assertiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Building, Employee Performance Management, Strategic Thinking, Intercultural Competence, Leadership, Decision Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      155 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2: Belief Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, Psychology, Ancient History, Political Sciences, Scientific Methods, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      How Vaccines Work

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Trials, New Product Development, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Manufacturing Processes

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Intermediate · 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
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      276 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Culture, Timelines, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Chile

      ¿Cómo (nos) cambia la Tecnología?

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Culture, Social Sciences, Technology Strategies, Liberal Arts, Socioeconomics, Emerging Technologies, Data Ethics, Storytelling, Science and Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      180 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Publishing Visualizations in R with Shiny and flexdashboard

      Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Dashboard, Ggplot2, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Application Development, UI Components, Web Applications, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Marketing Design with Easil

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Materials, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media, Promotional Materials, Loyalty Programs, Advertising, Creative Design, Brand Loyalty, Customer Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      198 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Diagnosing Health Behaviors for Global Health Programs: Johns Hopkins University
    • Arctic Development: University of Alberta
    • Leading Organizational Change: Kennesaw State University
    • Proyecto Final: Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Leadership and Negotiation Skills: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2: Belief Systems: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • How Vaccines Work: Imperial College London
    • 食品安全與風險分析(Food Safety&Risk Analysis): National Taiwan University
    • Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries: University of Copenhagen
    • ¿Cómo (nos) cambia la Tecnología?: Universidad de Chile

    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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