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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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    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unity Engine, Game Design, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Graph Theory, Computer Programming, Software Architecture, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leadership and organizational behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Stress Management, Leadership, Influencing, Motivational Skills, Leadership Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Ethics, Employee Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Networking, Empowerment, Goal Setting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      181 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Yonsei University

      International Marketing & Cross Industry Growth Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Innovation, Promotional Strategies, Market Share, Global Marketing, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategies, New Product Development, Product Improvement, Benchmarking, Product Strategy, Brand Strategy, Growth Strategies, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New
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      Starweaver

      Digital Transformation in Hospitality

      Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Vendor Management, Hospitality Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Social Media Marketing, Process Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media, Performance Measurement, Digital Media Strategy, Content Creation, Operational Efficiency, Digital Marketing, Leadership, Customer Engagement, Search Engine Optimization, Content Management

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      食品安全與風險分析(Food Safety&Risk Analysis)

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Food Safety and Sanitation, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Emergency Response, Safety and Security, Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Communication, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      276 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Marketing Design with Easil

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Materials, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media, Promotional Materials, Loyalty Programs, Advertising, Creative Design, Brand Loyalty, Customer Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      198 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      DeepLearning.AI

      Multi AI Agent Systems with crewAI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Business Process Automation, Automation, AI Personalization, Debugging, Prompt Engineering, Coordinating, Prioritization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      187 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Modern American Poetry

      Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Lecturing, Music, World History, Creativity, Aesthetics, Writing and Editing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Learning Experience Design: Theories and Frameworks

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Course Development, Brainstorming, Motivational Skills, Communication, Design, Student-Centred Learning, Prototyping, Creative Thinking, Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Pedagogy, Art History, International Relations, Social Sciences, Blended Learning, Social Justice, Creativity, Culture, Higher Education, Community Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Software, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Problem Solving

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      333 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera

      Setting a Generative AI Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Business Solutions, Technology Strategies, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Productivity Software, Artificial Intelligence, Operational Efficiency

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers: University of Colorado System
    • Leadership and organizational behavior: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • International Marketing & Cross Industry Growth Capstone Project : Yonsei University
    • Digital Transformation in Hospitality: Starweaver
    • 食品安全與風險分析(Food Safety&Risk Analysis): National Taiwan University
    • Marketing Design with Easil: Coursera Project Network
    • Multi AI Agent Systems with crewAI: DeepLearning.AI
    • Modern American Poetry: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Learning Experience Design: Theories and Frameworks: University of Michigan
    • ART of the MOOC: Public Art and Pedagogy: Duke 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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