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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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      Universidad de Chile

      Potenciando mi aprendizaje en el primer año de Universidad

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Organizational Skills, Lifelong Learning, Higher Education, Personal Development, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Goal Setting

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Patch Management, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes, Cloud Platforms, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Windows PowerShell, System Monitoring, Public Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Security, Application Deployment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      C# for .NET Developers

      Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Computer Programming, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Structures

      4.1
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      279 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Property and Liability: An Introduction to Law and Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Civil Law, Legal Proceedings, Adjudication, Litigation and Civil Justice, Property and Real Estate, Economics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Technology Strategies, Compensation Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      545 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Strategic Communication, Communication, Negotiation, Professionalism, Business Writing, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Violencias por razones de género

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Sociology, Conflict Management, Family Therapy, Cultural Diversity, Crisis Intervention, Public Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unity Games

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, UI Components, Data Import/Export, Debugging, File Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      326 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la estrategia

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Governance, Corporate Strategy, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Organizational Structure, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Business Analysis, Market Analysis, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      533 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      SQL Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Quality, Complex Problem Solving, Data Visualization, JSON, Business Metrics, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Debugging, Data Transformation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Tropical Forest Landscapes 101: Conservation & Restoration

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environmental Science, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Biology, Water Resources, Social Studies, Finance, Community Development

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Évaluation & Mesure d'Impact Social

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Program Evaluation, Needs Assessment, Return On Investment, Data Collection, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Stakeholder Engagement, Qualitative Research, Organizational Change, Resource Allocation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Email Marketing, Paid media, Digital Advertising, Google Ads, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Google Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Design and Development, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Campaign Management, Search Engine Marketing

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      55 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Potenciando mi aprendizaje en el primer año de Universidad: Universidad de Chile
    • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 Exam Prep: Microsoft
    • C# for .NET Developers: Board Infinity
    • Property and Liability: An Introduction to Law and Economics: Wesleyan University
    • Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment: Kennesaw State University
    • Violencias por razones de género: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unity Games: University of Colorado System
    • Introducción a la estrategia: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • SQL Problem Solving: University of California, Davis
    • Tropical Forest Landscapes 101: Conservation & Restoration: Yale University

    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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