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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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      Immersify

      Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Assistance, Compassion, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education and Support, Empathy, Patient Evaluation, Direct Patient Care, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Communication, Clinical Experience, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Inteligencia Artificial aplicada al Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Email Marketing, Generative AI, Marketing Strategies, ChatGPT, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Product Design, Artificial Intelligence, Social Media Strategy, Web Design and Development, Mobile Development Tools, Web Applications, Video Production

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Leadership: Retain High Performers & Grow Team Talent

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Professional Development, Employee Retention, Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, Team Motivation, Team Building, Team Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Strategic Leadership, Performance Management, Safety Culture, Communication Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cambridge

      The Psychology of Emotions: an introduction to embodied cognition

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Neurology, Medical Imaging, Non-Verbal Communication, Social Sciences, Image Analysis, Research, Research Methodologies

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Manage Abrasive Workplace Behavior With Backbone

      Skills you'll gain: Disciplinary Procedures, Conflict Management, Leadership and Management, People Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Compassion, Human Resource Strategy, Self-Awareness, Employee Retention

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Personal & Professional Development: Digital Norms for Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Teamwork, Telecommuting, Collaboration, Prioritization, Scheduling, Professional Development, Time Management, Digital Communications, Productivity, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Immersify

      The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career

      Skills you'll gain: Nursing Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing Practices, Active Listening, Teamwork, Nursing, Professionalism, Social Skills, Conflict Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Verbal Communication Skills, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication, Health Care, Patient Evaluation, Compassion, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Safety, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Shopify eCommerce Ads Masterclass: Campaign Management

      Skills you'll gain: Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Campaigns, Scalability, Online Advertising, Facebook, Digital Advertising, Performance Metric, Instagram, Paid media, Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Customer Retention, Budget Management, Strategic Decision-Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Canva Design Essentials Pt. 2: Branding & Identity

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Typography, Style Guides, Logo Design, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Brand Strategy, Instagram, Marketing Design, Branding, Color Theory, Competitive Analysis, Social Media Content, Content Creation

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      Create Easy Instagram Reels with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Content Performance Analysis, Workflow Management, Ideation, Social Media Content, Photo Editing, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Analytics, Social Media, Graphic and Visual Design, Photography, Social Media Strategy, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Marketing Psychology, Video Production, Drive Engagement, Creative Design

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      University of Michigan

      User Experience Research and Design

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, User Experience Design, User Research, User Experience, User Story, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Centered Design, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), Design Research, Interaction Design, Ideation, A/B Testing, Conceptual Design, Persona (User Experience), Web Analytics

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      Coursera

      TikTok Optimization: Grow Your Presence

      Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Social Media Content, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Brand Marketing, E-Commerce, Live Streaming

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Comfort & Care: Pain, Nutrition, Hydration Assessments: Immersify
    • Inteligencia Artificial aplicada al Marketing: Universidad de Palermo
    • Leadership: Retain High Performers & Grow Team Talent: Skillshare
    • The Psychology of Emotions: an introduction to embodied cognition : University of Cambridge
    • Manage Abrasive Workplace Behavior With Backbone : University of Colorado Boulder
    • Personal & Professional Development: Digital Norms for Teams: Skillshare
    • The Nursing Journey: From Calling to Career: Immersify
    • Shopify eCommerce Ads Masterclass: Campaign Management : Skillshare
    • Canva Design Essentials Pt. 2: Branding & Identity: Skillshare
    • Create Easy Instagram Reels with Canva: Skillshare

    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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