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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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      Dubai College of Tourism

      Introduction to Restaurant Revenue Management

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Restaurant Operation, Forecasting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Hospitality Management, Customer Demand Planning, Revenue Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Performance Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Team Management, Price Negotiation, Data Analysis, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Wetland Science and Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Monitoring, Community Outreach, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Land Management, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Laws, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Research Reports, Environment and Resource Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Linux: I/O Redirection for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Unix Shell, Scripting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Gamification Learning with Genially

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Universitat de Barcelona

      THINK GLOBAL: TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE (IDP-ICE)

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Research, Research Methodologies, Student-Centred Learning, Surveys, Pedagogy, Diversity Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California San Diego

      Learn to Teach Java

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Teaching, Programming Principles, Java Programming, Pedagogy, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Test Case, Program Development, Pseudocode, Algorithms, Data Structures

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Business Case Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Data Visualization, English Language, Presentations, Oral Expression, Report Writing, Business Writing, Business Analysis, Analysis, Communication, Public Speaking, Writing, Target Audience, Persuasive Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      JavaScript Essentials For Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, Interactive Design, Web Applications, Interaction Design, Scripting, UI Components, Web Development, Scripting Languages, Data Validation

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Rice University

      The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      فن التفاوض | The Art of Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Planning, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Active Listening

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Accountability and Employee Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Business Ethics, Risk Management, Strategic Leadership, Culture Transformation, Engineering Management, Organizational Leadership, Empathy, Organizational Strategy, Leadership, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Change Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Western Australia

      Recruiting for Diversity and Inclusion

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Workforce Planning, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Sourcing, Human Resource Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Interviewing Skills, Data Collection, Employee Onboarding, Organizational Effectiveness, Professional Networking, Job Analysis, Business Metrics, LinkedIn, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Restaurant Revenue Management : Dubai College of Tourism
    • Wetland Science and Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Linux: I/O Redirection for DevOps: Coursera Project Network
    • Gamification Learning with Genially: Coursera Project Network
    • THINK GLOBAL: TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE (IDP-ICE): Universitat de Barcelona
    • Learn to Teach Java: University of California San Diego
    • Business Case Analysis: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • JavaScript Essentials For Beginners : Coursera Project Network
    • The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam: Rice University
    • فن التفاوض | The Art of Negotiation: Alfaisal University | KLD

    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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