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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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      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

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      155 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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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      University at Buffalo

      Advanced Manufacturing Enterprise

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Material Requirements Planning, Production Management, Data Integration, Business Process Management, Digital Transformation, Data Security, Internet Of Things, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      639 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      365 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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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      The University of Notre Dame

      Ethical Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Data Ethics, Negotiation, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Conflict Management, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Business Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Personal Integrity, Organizational Leadership, Analytics, Market Dynamics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      144 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      SkillUp

      Project Lifecycle, Information Sharing, and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Communication Strategies, Risk Analysis, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Backlogs, Conflict Management, Project Documentation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      213 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Generative AI for Business Consultants

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Business Consulting, Leadership, Consulting, Management Consulting, Interactive Learning, AI Personalization, Customer Insights, Automation, Business Process Automation, Microsoft Copilot, Solution Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Diseño y Creación de un Emprendimiento Social

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Project Design, Business Strategy, Community Development, Social Sciences, Corporate Sustainability

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      AIDS: Fear and Hope

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Health Disparities, Preventative Care, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Science and Research, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Microbiology, Cultural Diversity

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      425 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today

      Skills you'll gain: Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Studies, Security Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Policy Development, World History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yonsei University

      International Entertainment and Sports Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Growth Strategies, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Brand Marketing, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Innovation, Influencing, Storytelling, Virtual Reality

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      491 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Get Started with Presentation Applications: PowerPoint: SkillUp
    • Big Data: el impacto de los datos masivos en la sociedad actual: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Advanced Manufacturing Enterprise: University at Buffalo
    • Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix: Coursera Project Network
    • Comunicaciones integradas de marketing: Publicidad, Relaciones Públicas, Marketing Digital y más: IE Business School
    • Ethical Leadership: The University of Notre Dame
    • Project Lifecycle, Information Sharing, and Risk Management: SkillUp
    • Generative AI for Business Consultants: Fractal Analytics
    • Diseño y Creación de un Emprendimiento Social: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • AIDS: Fear and Hope: 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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