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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

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Reigniting Employee Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Interactive Learning, Stress Management, Drive Engagement, Strategic Planning, Personal Development, Empathy, Leadership, Organizational Change, Self-Awareness, Business

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Proyecto Final: Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo

      Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Project Management, Proposal Development, Scope Management, Community Development, Analysis, Procurement

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sustainability for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Performance Measurement, Strategic Partnership, Systems Thinking, Procurement, Business Operations, Strategic Communication, Culture Transformation, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Strategic Leadership, Goal Setting, Business Strategies, Supply Chain Management, Communication

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible para las empresas

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Strategic Communication, Business Strategies, Business Analysis, Business Priorities, Corporate Communications, Action Oriented, Communication Strategies, Strategic Prioritization

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      212 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Cómo inspirar y a motivar personas

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Visionary, Motivational Skills, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Leadership, Performance Review, Leadership, Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Drive Engagement, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Employee Engagement, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      190 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Amazon Web Services

      Skills for Working as an AWS Cloud Consultant

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, Consulting, Amazon Web Services, Business Relationship Management, Project Management, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Analysis, Active Listening, Interviewing Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Technical Support (IT) Case Studies and Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Hardware Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Desktop Support, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, System Support, End User Training and Support, Cloud Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Security, Computer Hardware, Customer Service, General Networking, Data Storage, Issue Tracking, Operating Systems

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      175 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      V

      Voxy

      Low Intermediate English: Calls & Messaging

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Rapport Building, Grammar

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      263 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      LearnKartS

      Kubernetes Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, YAML, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Data Storage, Microservices, Network Architecture, Systems Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Scalability

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidade de São Paulo

      Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Trello for Beginners

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

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      146 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Packt

      Foundations and Core Concepts of PyTorch

      Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, Development Environment, Software Installation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Reigniting Employee Engagement: University of Michigan
    • Proyecto Final: Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Sustainability for Business: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible para las empresas: Universidad de los Andes
    • Cómo inspirar y a motivar personas: University of Michigan
    • Skills for Working as an AWS Cloud Consultant: Amazon Web Services
    • Technical Support (IT) Case Studies and Capstone: IBM
    • Low Intermediate English: Calls & Messaging: Voxy
    • Kubernetes Fundamentals: LearnKartS
    • Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time: Universidade de São Paulo

    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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