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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Visualization for Data Journalism

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Plotly, Matplotlib, Journalism, Graphing, Data Literacy, Color Theory, Data Manipulation, Design Elements And Principles, Data Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Voxy

      English Language Skills A2-B1 CEFR: Low-Intermediate

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Goal Setting, Nutrition and Diet, Professional Development, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, English Language, Planning, Technical Communication, Product Knowledge, Productivity, Language Learning, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Customer Service, Language Competency, Self-Awareness, Retail Sales, Calendar Management, Vocabulary

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to optimize your Instagram Business Profile

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Development and Management, Facebook, Content Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Branding

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Davis

      Principles of Secure Coding

      Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Software Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, Program Development, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Software Development Methodologies

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Budget- und Terminplanung von Projekten

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Milestones (Project Management), Cost Estimation, Project Controls, Project Estimation, Quality Management, Project Planning, Budget Management, Scheduling, Estimation, Project Management, Timelines, Resource Allocation, Resource Planning, Capacity Planning, Work Breakdown Structure, Matrix Management, Dependency Analysis

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Generative AI: Impact on Business and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Business Risk Management, Business Operations, Generative AI, Business Ethics, Social Studies, Customer experience improvement, Global Marketing, Data Ethics, Environmental Issue, Public Safety and National Security, Governance, Leadership and Management

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Technical Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Proposal Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Proofreading, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Constructive Feedback, Editing, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Communication, Presentations, Technical Management, Trustworthiness, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Business Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea Gráficos para las Redes Sociales con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Marketing, Organizational Skills, Marketing Design, Typography, Color Theory, Business Strategy

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Irvine

      Skepticism

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Research, Policy Analysis, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Health Coaching Conversations

      Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Patient Education And Counseling, Coaching, Goal Setting, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Communication, Empowerment, Planning, Relationship Building, Time Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      UX Research at Scale: Surveys, Analytics, Online Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, UI/UX Research, User Research, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, Research Methodologies, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Collection, Research Design, Sample Size Determination, Analytics, Data Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Opportunities and Risks

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cyber Risk, FinTech, Operational Risk, Scalability, Security Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Financial Regulations, Risk Analysis, Governance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Transaction Processing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      326 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Visualization for Data Journalism: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • English Language Skills A2-B1 CEFR: Low-Intermediate: Voxy
    • How to optimize your Instagram Business Profile: Coursera Project Network
    • Principles of Secure Coding: University of California, Davis
    • Budget- und Terminplanung von Projekten: University of California, Irvine
    • Generative AI: Impact on Business and Society: University of Michigan
    • Technical Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Crea Gráficos para las Redes Sociales con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Skepticism: University of California, Irvine
    • Health Coaching Conversations: Imperial College 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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