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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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    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Basic Statistics in Python (Correlations and T-tests)

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Box Plots, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Duke University

      Data Science with R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, R Programming, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Science, Ggplot2, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming, Data Integrity, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Version Control

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      GenAI Basics - How LLMs Work

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, Data Science, Data Modeling

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University at Buffalo

      Applied Analytics and Data for Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Operational Efficiency, Operational Excellence, ISO 9000 Series, Process Improvement, Decision Making, Quality Management Systems, Data Security, Internet Of Things

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Amazon Web Services

      Capstone: Following the AWS Well Architected Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Operational Excellence, Reliability, Solution Architecture, Cloud-Native Computing, Corporate Sustainability, Performance Tuning, Operational Efficiency, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Cost Reduction, Security Strategy, Operational Analysis, System Requirements, Site Reliability Engineering, Cost Management, Disaster Recovery

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Creative Thinking, Organizational Change, Risk Management, Business Strategies, Complex Problem Solving, Technology Solutions, Market Dynamics

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      ISC2

      Systems and Application Security

      Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Human Factors (Security), Encryption

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Virtual Teacher Final Project

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Developing Training Materials, Curriculum Development, Learning Management Systems, Blended Learning, Education Software and Technology, Ability To Meet Deadlines

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      224 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      ESADE Business and Law School

      La gestión en la empresa familiar

      Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Organizational Structure, Governance, Business Management, Systems Thinking, Organizational Development, Business Risk Management, Leadership, Relationship Management, Risk Management Framework, Communication, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanjing University

      Jewish Diaspora in Modern China

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Ancient History, Immigration Law, Demography, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Cultural Diversity

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      105 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Austral

      La alfabetización temprana en contextos rurales

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Literacy, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Writing, Vocabulary, Parent Communication, Storytelling, Language Learning, Teaching, Pedagogy, Cultural Diversity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      161 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Next-Generation AI Assistant: Claude by Anthropic

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Marketing Materials, Copywriting, ChatGPT, Drive Engagement, Generative AI, Product Promotion, Promotional Strategies, Content Creation, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Marketing

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Basic Statistics in Python (Correlations and T-tests): Coursera Project Network
    • Data Science with R: Duke University
    • GenAI Basics - How LLMs Work: Duke University
    • Applied Analytics and Data for Decision Making: University at Buffalo
    • Capstone: Following the AWS Well Architected Framework: Amazon Web Services
    • Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture: Vanderbilt University
    • Systems and Application Security: ISC2
    • Virtual Teacher Final Project: University of California, Irvine
    • La gestión en la empresa familiar: ESADE Business and Law School
    • Jewish Diaspora in Modern China: Nanjing 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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