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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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    Find the Best Social Work Course for Your Goals

    • P

      Peking University

      刑法学总论 Criminal Law

      Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations

      3.1
      Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Design, Databases, MySQL, NoSQL, Query Languages

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      642 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
      R

      Rice University

      Parallel Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Application Frameworks, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Scalability, Computer Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • W

      Wesleyan University

      How to Change the World

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Philanthropy, Community Development, Advocacy, Health Care, Public Health, Environment and Resource Management, Governance, Empowerment, Education and Training

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      272 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Gestión de proyectos: las bases del éxito

      Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Team Leadership, Project Schedules, Team Management, Scheduling, Leadership and Management, Timelines, Project Management, Project Scoping, Project Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Minnesota

      Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Health Care, Stress Management, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Physical Therapy, Patient Education and Support, Health Assessment, Resilience, Mindfulness, Systems Thinking, Neurology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      427 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Análisis de Sistemas de Transporte

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Transportation Management, Systems Analysis, Operations Research, Process Analysis, Analysis, Demand Planning, Network Analysis, Econometrics, Cost Benefit Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Market Dynamics, Graph Theory, Probability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      774 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Analytics Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Peer Review, Business Analysis, Performance Measurement, Marketing Analytics, Data Strategy, Business Solutions, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Advertising, Advertising

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      767 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Toronto

      Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Scenario Testing, Data Structures, Spatial Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      482 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Technical Support and Services, Help Desk Support, Patient Education and Support, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Technical Support, Information Technology, Health Care, Health Information Management, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Terminology, Network Troubleshooting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      720 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      La formación del pensamiento crítico en la era digital

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Research, World History, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Education and Training, Journalism, International Relations, Media and Communications, Teaching, Pedagogy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      304 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
      C

      Copenhagen Business School

      Unleashing the Impact of your Social Enterprise

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Marketing Communications, Business Planning, Marketing Effectiveness, Communication Strategies, New Business Development, Business Development, Social Sciences, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Program Evaluation, Performance Measurement, Innovation, Franchising

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • 刑法学总论 Criminal Law: Peking University
    • Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development: Meta
    • Parallel Programming in Java: Rice University
    • How to Change the World: Wesleyan University
    • Gestión de proyectos: las bases del éxito: University of California, Irvine
    • Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach: University of Minnesota
    • Análisis de Sistemas de Transporte: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Business Analytics Capstone: University of Pennsylvania
    • Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
    • The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare: Johns Hopkins 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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