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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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      University of California, Davis

      Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Language Learning, Spanish Language, Oral Expression, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Culture, Vocabulary, Writing and Editing, Research, Literacy

      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Berklee

      Writing and Producing Music in Your Home Studio

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Peer Review, Music Performance, Active Listening, Storytelling, Post-Production, Constructive Feedback, Editing, Performing Arts, Media Production, Performance Tuning, Self-Awareness, Creativity

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Analysis, Probability, Sampling (Statistics), Persuasive Communication, Research, Writing, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Oral Expression, Correlation Analysis, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Interactive Learning, Learning Strategies, Instructional Strategies

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Mining

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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Learning to Teach Online

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Planning, End User Training and Support, Technical Communication, Quality Assurance, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Digital Communications

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Dog Emotion and Cognition

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Learning Theory, Training Programs, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Experimentation, Research, Scientific Methods, Non-Verbal Communication, Biology

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Management, Innovation, Product Improvement, Customer Insights, Design and Product, Product Roadmaps, Design Thinking, Stakeholder Communications, Customer Engagement, Agile Methodology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Product Testing, Business Modeling

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      What is Social?

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Strategy, Digital Transformation, Social Media Management, Professional Networking, Marketing Strategies, Content Strategy, Business Transformation, Market Analysis

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

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      Berklee

      Music Business

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Contract Negotiation, Intellectual Property, Music, Lawsuits, Team Building, Design Thinking, Music History, Creativity, Ideation, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Branding, Legal Proceedings, Revenue Management, Revenue Recognition, Business, Social Media

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Maximize Productivity With AI Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Business Workflow Analysis, Generative AI, Process Optimization, Productivity Software, Operational Efficiency, Complex Problem Solving

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      A Law Student's Toolkit

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Case Law, Civil Procedures, Policy Analysis, Learning Strategies, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Quadro de Política Ambiental e Social do BID

      Skills you'll gain: Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Natural Resource Management, Land Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Community Development, Labor Relations, Mitigation, Occupational Safety And Health, Community Health, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary: University of California, Davis
    • Writing and Producing Music in Your Home Studio: Berklee
    • Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking: Duke University
    • Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Learning to Teach Online: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Dog Emotion and Cognition: Duke University
    • Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals: University of Virginia
    • What is Social?: Northwestern University
    • Music Business: Berklee
    • Maximize Productivity With AI Tools: Google

    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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