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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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    • I

      IE Business School

      Critical Perspectives on Management

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Business Management, Performance Management, Management Accounting, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Governance, Finance, Organizational Effectiveness, Corporate Strategy, Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Ancient History, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, Social Studies, Economics, Storytelling, Market Analysis

      4.8
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      312 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Marketing analytics: Know your customers

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Marketing, Customer Data Management, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Relationship Management, Predictive Analytics, Consumer Behaviour, Big Data, Data Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      444 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Michigan

      Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environmental Regulations, Environment Health And Safety, Social Justice, Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Public Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Policy, Environmental Science, Pollution Prevention, Risk Management, Sanitation, Energy and Utilities, Mitigation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      251 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Branding, Digital Marketing, Marketing Design, Marketing, Content Creation, Web Design and Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      365 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Michigan State University

      Pixel Art for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Storyboarding, Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Color Theory, Video Game Development, Adobe Photoshop, Game Design, Computer Graphics, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Conceptual Design, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      263 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      A

      Arizona State University

      Collaboration For Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Positivity, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Optimism, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Decision-Making, Verbal Communication Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Creative Problem-Solving, Empowerment, Brainstorming, Growth Mindedness, Resilience

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      System Issues in Cloud Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Application Development, Cloud Management, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Performance Management, Data Store, Network Architecture, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Network Monitoring, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Data Centers

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      402 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      SkillUp

      Get Started with Presentation Applications: PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Collaborative Software, Sales Presentations, Product Demonstration, Editing, Data Visualization, File Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      155 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      IE Business School

      Comunicaciones integradas de marketing: Publicidad, Relaciones Públicas, Marketing Digital y más

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Brand Loyalty, Brand Management, Marketing, Brand Strategy, Public Relations, Marketing Planning, Marketing Budgets, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Management, Search Engine Optimization, Communication Strategies, Crisis Management, Communication, Consumer Behaviour

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      703 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique

      Fundamentals of waves and vibrations

      Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      202 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Big Data: el impacto de los datos masivos en la sociedad actual

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Processing, Data Infrastructure, Data Management, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introducción a las Simulaciones PhET para la Educación STEM

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Simulations, User Experience Design

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      570 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Critical Perspectives on Management: IE Business School
    • Marketing analytics: Know your customers: Macquarie University
    • Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health: University of Michigan
    • Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix: Coursera Project Network
    • Pixel Art for Video Games: Michigan State University
    • Collaboration For Everyone: Arizona State University
    • System Issues in Cloud Computing: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Get Started with Presentation Applications: PowerPoint: SkillUp
    • Comunicaciones integradas de marketing: Publicidad, Relaciones Públicas, Marketing Digital y más: IE Business School
    • Fundamentals of waves and vibrations: École Polytechnique

    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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