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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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    • E

      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Co-design for All: doing co-design in practice

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Research and Design, Design Research, Design, Research, Visual Design, Qualitative Research, Creative Thinking, Disabilities, Discussion Facilitation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Educación superior y emprendimiento

      Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Higher Education, Education and Training, Adult Education, Entrepreneurship, Teaching, Course Development, Constructive Feedback, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Development, Sustainability Reporting, Innovation, Problem Solving, Community Development, Collaboration, Strategic Partnership, Creativity, Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      The George Washington University

      Vaccine Law and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Equity, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Policy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Advocacy, Policy Analysis, Infectious Diseases, Patient Education And Counseling

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      Universidades AnƔhuac

      FilosofĆ­a, Ciencia y humanidad

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Anthropology, World History, Economic Development, Biology

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Voxy

      Low Intermediate English: Personal Growth & Well-Being

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Goal Setting, Nutrition and Diet, English Language, Professional Development, Personal Development, Productivity, Self-Awareness, Language Learning, Time Management, Resilience, Grammar, Vocabulary, Communication

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California San Diego

      Learn to Teach Java: ArrayLists and 2D Arrays

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Case, Pseudocode, Debugging, Algorithms, Program Development, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The State University of New York

      Career Self-Management Advanced Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Professional Development, Employee Coaching, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Content Creation, Coaching, Self-Awareness, Brand Management, Digital Assets, Goal Setting, Branding, LinkedIn, Social Media, Marketing Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Investigation

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Arizona State University

      Managing Conflict

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation Techniques, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Composure, Tactfulness, Social Skills, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Recognizing Others, Concision

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Packt

      Cybersecurity Foundations & Threat Mitigation

      Skills you'll gain: Security Controls, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Zero Trust Network Access, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Application Security, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication, Vulnerability Assessments, Cryptography, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Basecamp for Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Document Management, Project Management Software, Telecommuting, Project Management, Productivity Software, Internal Communications, Data Security, User Accounts, Information Privacy, Account Management, Automation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

    • N

      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry

      Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Design Elements And Principles, Chemistry, Art History, Architectural Design, Physical Science, Biochemistry, Applied Mathematics, Research, Biology

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Alfaisal University | KLD

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      Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Professional Development, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Stress Management, Adaptability, Prioritization, Planning, Goal Setting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Co-design for All: doing co-design in practice:Ā Eindhoven University of Technology
    • Educación superior y emprendimiento:Ā Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Vaccine Law and Policy:Ā The George Washington University
    • FilosofĆ­a, Ciencia y humanidad:Ā Universidades AnĆ”huac
    • Low Intermediate English: Personal Growth & Well-Being:Ā Voxy
    • Learn to Teach Java: ArrayLists and 2D Arrays:Ā University of California San Diego
    • Career Self-Management Advanced Certification:Ā The State University of New York
    • Managing Conflict :Ā Arizona State University
    • Cybersecurity Foundations & Threat Mitigation:Ā Packt
    • Use Basecamp for Project Management:Ā Coursera Project Network

    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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