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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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      Arizona State University

      Inglés Empresarial: Proyecto Final

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, New Product Development, Budgeting, Marketing Planning, Management Reporting, Business Communication, Business Writing, Presentations, Project Documentation, Business Management, Market Analysis

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      33 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Database Design & Management with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Migration, Generative AI, Software Documentation, Dashboard, Database Management, ChatGPT, Gap Analysis, Database Architecture and Administration, Technical Design, SQL, Business Reporting, Prototyping, Performance Testing, Simulation and Simulation Software, Data Quality

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Healthcare Ethics, Medication Dispensation, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Infectious Diseases, Health Information Management, Emergency Response, Public Health, Regulatory Compliance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evaluación auténtica

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Student-Centred Learning, Course Development, Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Data Collection, Student Engagement, Research Methodologies, Learning Strategies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 3: How Does It All End?

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Psychology, Education and Training, Science and Research, Ancient History, Research, Neurology, Legal Proceedings

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      94 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      الخطابة الإقناعية: تحفيز الجماهير بالحجج المُقنِعة واللغة المؤثِّرة

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Communication, Critical Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Motivational Skills, Student Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Effective Corporate Communication: Principles & Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Business Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Intercultural Competence, Public Relations, Corporate Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Digital Communications, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Branding

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      NIIT

      Introduction to building Web Pages using HTML5 and CSS3

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, Integrated Development Environments

      3.1
      Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Social Determinants of Health: Health Care Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Data Analysis, Community Health, Data Ethics, Correlation Analysis, Patient Education and Support, Heat Maps, Mental and Behavioral Health, Data Visualization, Health Informatics, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Socioeconomics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Social Determinants of Health: Vulnerable Populations

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Maternal Health, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Box Plots, Data Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Health Policy, Social Justice, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Child Health, Socioeconomics, Health Informatics, Family Medicine, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Public Health, Data Visualization, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Tables, Data & Networking in iOS

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Swift Programming, Data Storage, Model View Controller, Data Modeling, Data Storage Technologies, UI Components, Network Protocols

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Transforming Education in an Interconnected World

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Improvement Process, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Education and Training, Process Improvement, Higher Education, Program Evaluation, International Relations, Adult Learning Principles, Systems Thinking, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Community Development, Empowerment, Teaching, Instructional Design, Social Justice, Collaboration, Leadership and Management, Critical Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Inglés Empresarial: Proyecto Final: Arizona State University
    • Generative AI Database Design & Management with ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
    • Pharmacy Law, Emergency Preparedness, and Biopharmaceutics: MedCerts
    • Evaluación auténtica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 3: How Does It All End?: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • الخطابة الإقناعية: تحفيز الجماهير بالحجج المُقنِعة واللغة المؤثِّرة: University of Washington
    • Effective Corporate Communication: Principles & Evolution: Starweaver
    • Introduction to building Web Pages using HTML5 and CSS3: NIIT
    • Social Determinants of Health: Health Care Systems: University of Minnesota
    • Social Determinants of Health: Vulnerable Populations: University of Minnesota

    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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