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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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      Packt

      Foundations of Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership Studies, Team Leadership, Performance Management, Agile Methodology, Communication

      4.9
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      London Business School

      Business for Good: Fundamentals of Corporate Responsibility

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Business Ethics, Leadership Studies, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Decision Making, Influencing, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Water in the Western United States

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Environment and Resource Management, Land Management, Social Studies, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Laws, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Cultural Sensitivity, Geographic Information Systems, Political Sciences

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Lesson | Telephone Language

      Skills you'll gain: Telephone Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Professionalism, English Language, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Business Analysis: Project and Stakeholder Management

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Analysis, Business Analysis, Project Management, Risk Management, Plan Execution, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Communication Strategies, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Breast Cancer Prediction Using Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Import/Export, Data Mining, Python Programming, Google Cloud Platform, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms

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      46 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Michigan State University

      Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Animation and Game Design, Software Design, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Programming, Social Studies, Ideation, Business, Peer Review

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      INSEAD

      Introduction to Blockchain for Global Commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, E-Commerce, Cryptography, Business Transformation, Distributed Computing, Payment Systems, Financial Services, Network Security, Data Integrity, Automation, Computer Security, Transaction Processing, Scalability, Contract Management, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Trabajo en equipo y creatividad

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Ideation, Teamwork, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Team Building, Communication, Brainstorming, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Collaboration, Professional Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Business English: Final Project

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Cybersecurity Policy for Aviation and Internet Infrastructures

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure Security, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Transportation Operations, Infrastructure Architecture, Mobile Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      257 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Foundations of Project Management: Packt
    • Business for Good: Fundamentals of Corporate Responsibility: London Business School
    • Water in the Western United States: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Lesson | Telephone Language: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam: Rice University
    • Business Analysis: Project and Stakeholder Management: SkillUp EdTech
    • Breast Cancer Prediction Using Machine Learning: Coursera Project Network
    • Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer: Michigan State University
    • Introduction to Blockchain for Global Commerce: INSEAD
    • Trabajo en equipo y creatividad: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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