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    Find the Best Social Work Course for Your Goals

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      Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

      Strategy and Finance for the lifecycle of a Social Business

      Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Stakeholder Management, Business Valuation, Risk Analysis, Return On Investment, Finance, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Modeling, Capital Markets, Business Risk Management, Peer Review, Corporate Finance, Capital Budgeting, Social Sciences, Equities, Economics

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Software, Software Development, Interviewing Skills, Software Engineering, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Application Development, Software Engineering Tools, Software Testing, Software Development Methodologies, DevOps, Code Review, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Communication, Cloud Computing

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      298 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Houston

      Value-Based Care

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Chronic Diseases, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Community Health, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Management, Health Equity, Preventative Care, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Assessment, Medicare, Practice Management, Care Management, Portfolio Management, Quality Improvement, Organizational Change, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      294 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Digital Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, E-Commerce, Political Sciences, Automation, Digital Transformation, Technology Solutions, Public Administration, Data Governance, Complex Problem Solving, Governance, Artificial Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      153 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité

      Skills you'll gain: Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Forecasting, Social Sciences, Education and Training, Risk Management, Organizational Change, Cultural Diversity, Business Management, Human Learning, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      383 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Resilience for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Positivity, Growth Mindedness, Optimism, Stress Management, Resilience, Compassion, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, Social Skills, Time Management, Persistence, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Organizational Skills, Mindfulness

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      102 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Sesenta años de inteligencia artificial

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Social Sciences, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Emerging Technologies, Human Computer Interaction, Information Privacy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      455 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Parent Communication, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Language Competency, Curriculum Planning, English Language, Community Outreach, Peer Review, Instructional Design, Developing Training Materials, Working With Children, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Student Support and Services, Cultural Sensitivity, Grammar

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      253 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, OpenAI, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Prompt Engineering, IBM Cloud, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Web Development, Natural Language Processing, Application Development, Python Programming, User Interface (UI), Flask (Web Framework), Back-End Web Development

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      218 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje en educación universitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      636 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Marketing digital e e-commerce do Google

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Email Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Customer Retention, Digital Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Loyalty Programs, Order Fulfillment, Search Engine Marketing, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Content Creation, Online Advertising, Marketing, Copywriting, E-Commerce

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      317 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Iniciação e Planejamento de Projetos

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Project Management, Organizational Structure, Project Scoping, Requirements Management, Project Coordination, Influencing, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Strategy and Finance for the lifecycle of a Social Business: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
    • Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
    • Value-Based Care: University of Houston
    • Digital Governance: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité: ESSEC Business School
    • Resilience for Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Sesenta años de inteligencia artificial: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series: Arizona State University
    • Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python: IBM
    • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje en educación universitaria: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    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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