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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

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Impact: Cultural Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Global Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Cultural Diversity, Brand Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Marketing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Peking University

      家庭社会学导论

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Sociology, Social Sciences, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Data Collection, Interviewing Skills

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      ESCP Business School

      Comprendre l'écologie, pour une économie innovante

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Social Studies, Economics, Systems Thinking, Public Health, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      323 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Arizona State University

      Chino básico: Cómo dar una primera impresión positiva

      Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Cultural Sensitivity, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Greeting Customers, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      493 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      SkillUp EdTech

      Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Resource Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Negotiation, Project Management, Resource Allocation, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Scheduling, Team Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      154 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Hearing Loss in Children

      Skills you'll gain: Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Child Health, Disabilities, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Public Health, Child Development, Health Assessment, Patient Treatment, Special Education, Surgery, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Anatomy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      235 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The University of Sydney

      Using clinical health data for better healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Health Informatics, Telehealth, Health Care, Health Systems, Patient Education and Support, Health Information Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Quality, Health Policy, Clinical Data Management, Electronic Medical Record, Digital Communications, Data Governance, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Michigan

      Generative AI as a Learning Design Partner

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Ideation, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, Persona Development, Artificial Intelligence, Design Strategies, Design, Data Ethics, Creative Design, Information Privacy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      ISC2

      Security Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Configuration Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Security, Security Controls, Security Management, Event Monitoring, Encryption, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Security Strategy, System Monitoring, General Networking, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      159 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Minnesota

      Medical Technology and Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Equipment and Technology, Cost Benefit Analysis, Clinical Trials, Health Technology, Clinical Data Management, Financial Regulations, Program Evaluation, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Claims Processing, Health Care, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assessment, Medicare, Probability & Statistics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Procurement Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Goal Setting, Communication, Business Research, Stakeholder Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      223 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI and Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Environmental Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Data Processing, Forecasting, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Environmental Science, Exploratory Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      121 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Global Impact: Cultural Psychology: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • 家庭社会学导论: Peking University
    • Comprendre l'écologie, pour une économie innovante: ESCP Business School
    • Chino básico: Cómo dar una primera impresión positiva: Arizona State University
    • Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership : SkillUp EdTech
    • Hearing Loss in Children: University of Michigan
    • Using clinical health data for better healthcare: The University of Sydney
    • Generative AI as a Learning Design Partner: University of Michigan
    • Security Operations: ISC2
    • Medical Technology and Evaluation: University of Minnesota

    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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