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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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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Uncommon Sense Teaching: Teaching Online

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Education Software and Technology, Discussion Facilitation, Learning Management Systems, Innovation, Digital Communications

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      The Kennedy Half Century

      Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Media and Communications, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, International Relations, Public History, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      499 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Drive Engagement, Composure

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      325 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Improving Classroom Management with Class Dojo

      Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Behavior Management, Student Support and Services, Student Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Positive Behavior Support, Education Software and Technology, Working With Children

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Starweaver

      Relationship Management and Business Development

      Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Cross Selling, Business Communication, Relationship Building, New Business Development, Professional Networking, Upselling, Business Relationship Management, Client Services, Business Development, Customer Relationship Management, Strategic Partnership, Active Listening, Customer experience improvement

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Time Management, Content Creation, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Critical Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      553 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Animals and Institutions

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Social Sciences, Culture, Laboratory Research, Research, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Food and Beverage, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Team Software Engineering with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, Technical Documentation, Large Language Modeling, Dependency Analysis, Software Development Tools, Security Testing, Debugging, Maintainability, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Cloud Computing Law: Transactions

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Legal Risk, Cloud Computing, Intellectual Property, Contract Negotiation, Cloud Security, Vendor Contracts, Contract Review, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Service Level Agreement, Data Security

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Policy, Persuasive Communication, Diversity Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Human Centered Design, Strategic Thinking, Psychology, Relationship Building, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Dealing With Ambiguity, Adaptability, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      378 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cloudera

      Foundations for Big Data Analysis with SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Databases, SQL, Big Data, Database Systems, Operational Databases, Data Management, Virtual Machines, Data Storage, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Teaching Online: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • The Kennedy Half Century: University of Virginia
    • Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations: IBM
    • Improving Classroom Management with Class Dojo: Coursera Project Network
    • Relationship Management and Business Development : Starweaver
    • Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization: University of Michigan
    • Animals and Institutions: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Team Software Engineering with AI: DeepLearning.AI
    • Cloud Computing Law: Transactions: Queen Mary University of London
    • Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health: University of Michigan

    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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