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    Find the Best Social Work Course for Your Goals

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      University of California, Irvine

      Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Data Management, Learning Management Systems, Performance Testing, Virtual Environment, Technology Solutions, Test Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      499 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Azure Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Supervised Learning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      236 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Comprender las dimensiones interculturales en la cotidianidad

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Language Learning, Recognizing Others, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Performing Arts, Communication, Mediation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      387 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Android Studio, Android (Operating System), Application Development, UI Components, Java, Development Environment, Authorization (Computing), Application Lifecycle Management, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      684 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Education and Training, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Pedagogy, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Public Policies, Student-Centred Learning, Mentorship, Parent Communication, Planning, Social Justice, Student Support and Services

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      449 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Team Management for the 6 σ Black Belt

      Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Building, Meeting Facilitation, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Six Sigma Methodology, Discussion Facilitation, Project Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Innovation, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      208 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Feedback, Experimentation, Research, Peer Review, Scientific Methods, Design Strategies, Chemistry, Technical Documentation, Physics, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, File Systems, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Transaction Processing, Network Security, Data Centers, Authorization (Computing), Apache Hadoop, Data Store, Authentications, Cryptography, NoSQL, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      319 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Comercio, Inmigración y Tipos de Cambio en un Mundo Globalizado

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, International Finance, International Relations, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Business Economics, Political Sciences, Supply And Demand, World History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Cultural Diversity, Market Dynamics, Social Sciences, Demography

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Planning your Client's Wealth over a 5-year Horizon

      Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Financial Planning, Investment Management, Investments, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Risk Management, Market Trend, Risk Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      407 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Fundamentos de la publicidad en redes sociales

      Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Materials, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Instagram, Social Media, Facebook, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Copywriting, Information Privacy, Target Audience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      196 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National University of Singapore

      Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Survey Creation, Persuasive Communication, Trustworthiness, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, Business Writing, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Organizational Structure, Professional Development, Stakeholder Communications, Communication, Business Correspondence, Peer Review, Employee Surveys

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      827 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom: University of California, Irvine
    • Microsoft Azure Machine Learning: Microsoft
    • Comprender las dimensiones interculturales en la cotidianidad: Universidad de los Andes
    • Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 1: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
    • Team Management for the 6 σ Black Belt: Kennesaw State University
    • Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Comercio, Inmigración y Tipos de Cambio en un Mundo Globalizado: IE Business School
    • Planning your Client's Wealth over a 5-year Horizon: University of Geneva

    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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