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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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      Johns Hopkins University

      Applied Calculus with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Numerical Analysis, Python Programming, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Mathematical Modeling, Derivatives, Programming Principles

      4.9
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      Microsoft

      User Interface Design and Prototyping

      Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Figma (Design Software), Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, UI/UX Research, Design Thinking, User Research, Style Guides

      4.4
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      University of California, Irvine

      Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Data Management, Learning Management Systems, Performance Testing, Virtual Environment, Technology Solutions, Test Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV)

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Conflict Management, Patient Safety, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Project Planning, Communication Strategies, Systems Thinking, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      University of Colorado Boulder

      (Successful Presentation) العرض التقديمي الناجح

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Influencing, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Creativity, Rapport Building, Adaptability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      475 reviews

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      Arizona State University

      Communicating Your Best Self

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Virtual Teams, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Professionalism, Self-Awareness

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      IBM

      Generative AI: Accelerate your Digital Marketing Career

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, Generative AI, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Marketing Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Keyword Research, Prompt Engineering, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Business Ethics, E-Commerce, Customer experience improvement

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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Careers in Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Sustainability Reporting, Marketing and Public Relations, Analysis, Data Presentation, Business Writing, Corporate Sustainability, Public Relations, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Communication, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Presentations, Communication, Peer Review

      4.4
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      University of Glasgow

      Cultural impact of housing displacement gentrification

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Qualitative Research, Sociology, Social Sciences, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      University of Michigan

      Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Economie du sol et de l'immobilier II

      Skills you'll gain: Property and Real Estate, Real Estate, Land Management, Economic Development, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Commercial Real Estate, Financial Market, Market Data, Economics, Price Negotiation, Market Analysis, Construction Estimating

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Applied Calculus with Python: Johns Hopkins University
    • User Interface Design and Prototyping: Microsoft
    • Performance Assessment in the Virtual Classroom: University of California, Irvine
    • Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV): Johns Hopkins University
    • Supporting Clients: Goodwill Industries International
    • (Successful Presentation) العرض التقديمي الناجح: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Communicating Your Best Self : Arizona State University
    • Generative AI: Accelerate your Digital Marketing Career: IBM
    • Careers in Sustainability: Arizona State University
    • Cultural impact of housing displacement gentrification: University of Glasgow

    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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