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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

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Health Disparities, Community and Social Work, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Social Justice, Public Health, Public Policies, Community Outreach, Vulnerability, Cultural Responsiveness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Transmedia Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Peer Review, Storytelling, Video Game Development, Writing and Editing, Writing, Content Creation, Creative Thinking, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Storyboarding

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      刑法学总论 Criminal Law

      Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations, Legal Research, Case Law

      3.2
      Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free
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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      330 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Trello for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Workflow Management, Prioritization, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, Organizational Skills, Agile Project Management, Lean Methodologies, Project Management, User Accounts

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Write Smarter with Overleaf and LaTeX

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, GitHub, Technical Writing, Technical Support, Version Control, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Typography

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      136 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Infonomics I: Business Information Economics and Data Monetization

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Analytics, Asset Management, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Digital Assets, Information Management, Data Analysis, Big Data, Business Valuation, Data Strategy, Performance Measurement, Business Economics, Data Management, Innovation, Accounting

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free
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      Fundação Lemann

      Fundamentos do Google para o Ensino

      Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Education Software and Technology, Calendar Management, Collaboration, Document Management, Spreadsheet Software, Content Management Systems, Cloud Storage, Data Sharing, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      225 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      El liderazgo del director de proyectos

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Team Management, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Active Listening, Project Management, Self-Awareness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sustainability Reporting: From Regulation to Implementation

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Business Reporting, Data Storytelling, Compliance Reporting, Data Visualization, Management Reporting, Environmental Regulations, Compliance Management, Financial Reporting, Annual Reports, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Business Ethics, Regulatory Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Benchmarking, Report Writing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Goodwill Industries International

      Supporting Clients

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Coaching, Employee Onboarding, Client Services, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Branding, Negotiation, Business Writing, Goal Setting, Financial Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Syndemics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Epidemiology, Public Health, Community Health, Research Design, Infectious Diseases, Quantitative Research, Chronic Diseases

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy: Politecnico di Milano
    • Transmedia Writing: Michigan State University
    • 刑法学总论 Criminal Law: Peking University
    • Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Trello for Beginners: Coursera Project Network
    • Write Smarter with Overleaf and LaTeX: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Infonomics I: Business Information Economics and Data Monetization: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Fundamentos do Google para o Ensino: Fundação Lemann
    • El liderazgo del director de proyectos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Sustainability Reporting: From Regulation to Implementation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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