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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

    • U

      Universidade de São Paulo

      Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Trello for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Workflow Management, Prioritization, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, Organizational Skills, Lean Methodologies, Project Management, User Accounts

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      146 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University of Lausanne

      Ecologie Politique: défi de la durabilité pour les démocraties

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Governance, Economics, Discussion Facilitation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      208 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Starweaver

      Hotel Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Digital Media Strategy, Content Creation, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Guest Relations, Hospitality, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Storytelling, Instagram, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tel Aviv University

      Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part II - Maximize Social Wellbeing

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Tax, Economic Development, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Tax Planning, Policy Analysis, Income Tax

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Changing Status and Perception of Animals

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Ethics, Mental and Behavioral Health, Non-Verbal Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Microsoft

      Automation and Scripting with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Git (Version Control System), Scripting, Version Control, Test Automation, Software Testing, Cloud API, Automation, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Performance Tuning, Productivity, File Management

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      LearnKartS

      Kubernetes Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, YAML, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Data Storage, Microservices, Network Architecture, Systems Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Scalability

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Using Google Forms for Student Success

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Google Workspace, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      237 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      Q

      Queen Mary University of London

      Cloud Computing Law: Transactions

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Legal Risk, Cloud Computing, Intellectual Property, Contract Negotiation, Cloud Security, Vendor Contracts, Contract Review, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Service Level Agreement, Data Security, Cybersecurity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      SkillUp EdTech

      Get Started with Android App Development

      Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Application Development, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Usability, Development Environment, Development Testing, Debugging

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Introducción a la teoría política

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Ancient History, Social Sciences, European History, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Public Policies, Sociology, World History, Governance

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Trello for Beginners: Coursera Project Network
    • Ecologie Politique: défi de la durabilité pour les démocraties: University of Lausanne
    • Hotel Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy: Starweaver
    • Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part II - Maximize Social Wellbeing: Tel Aviv University
    • The Changing Status and Perception of Animals: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Automation and Scripting with Python: Microsoft
    • Kubernetes Fundamentals: LearnKartS
    • Using Google Forms for Student Success: Coursera Project Network
    • Cloud Computing Law: Transactions: Queen Mary University of London

    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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