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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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      The State University of New York

      Digital Information Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Web Content, Information Management, Digital Communications, Peer Review, Communication, Data Ethics, Design Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Политика и управление водными ресурсами

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Laws, Conflict Management, Environmental Regulations, International Relations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Multiple educators

      Sustainable and Resilient Operations and Supply Chains

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Supply Management, Business Ethics, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Supplier Relationship Management, Strategic Sourcing, Labor Compliance, Engineering Management, Procurement, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Business Leadership, Product Design, Waste Minimization, Environmental Management Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a High-Fidelity Prototype with Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mockups, Collaborative Software

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Feedback Loops: Feedback Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Peer Review, Personal Development, Cooperation, Self-Awareness, Critical Thinking, Growth Mindedness, Performance Review, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Positivity, Creativity, Communication, People Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Style Tables with CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Browser Compatibility, Web Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Stepping Up: Leading Others

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Management, Delegation Skills, Team Performance Management, Leadership, People Management, Team Building, Leadership and Management, Virtual Teams, Mentorship, Conflict Management, Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting, Communication Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Cómo crear tu marca personal usando Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Content Creation, Presentations, Social Media Content, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Creativity, Social Media, Social Media Marketing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer du contenu pour Youtube avec Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Production, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Digital Marketing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Research, Laboratory Research, Ancient History, General Science and Research, Investigation, Culture, Geographic Information Systems, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Data Collection, Geospatial Information and Technology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Particle Dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Social Media Campaigns with AI: From Strategy to Design

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Canva (Software), Social Media Campaigns, Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Branding, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Design Elements And Principles, Data Import/Export

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Digital Information Literacy: The State University of New York
    • Политика и управление водными ресурсами: University of Geneva
    • Sustainable and Resilient Operations and Supply Chains: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Create a High-Fidelity Prototype with Figma: Coursera Project Network
    • Feedback Loops: Feedback Fundamentals : University of Michigan
    • Style Tables with CSS: Coursera Project Network
    • Stepping Up: Leading Others: Queen Mary University of London
    • Cómo crear tu marca personal usando Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Créer du contenu pour Youtube avec Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science: Rice University

    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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