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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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      Tel Aviv University

      Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part II - Maximize Social Wellbeing

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Tax, Economic Development, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Tax Planning, Policy Analysis, Income Tax

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Healthcare Delivery Providers

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Leadership Development, Health Care Administration, Medical Management, Organizational Structure, Health Care, Primary Care, Care Coordination, Payment Systems, Health Policy, Hospital Medicine, Innovation, Performance Measurement, Telehealth, Community Health, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      215 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Lectura crítica: proceso, niveles y herramientas

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Critical Thinking, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Independent Thinking, Analysis, Learning Strategies, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Precision Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Public Health

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      活用希臘哲學 (Understanding the Greek Philosophy)

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Research, Political Sciences, European History, Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Scientific Methods

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Marketing Design with Easil

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Marketing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media, Branding, Loyalty Programs, Advertising, Creative Design, Customer Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      199 reviews

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Law, Governance, and Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Public Policies, Social Justice, Economic Development, Community Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Studies, Economics, Decision Making

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      IIT Bombay

      Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Go To Market Strategy, Value Propositions, Product Development, Business Modeling, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Communication, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Financial Statements, Business Strategy, Innovation, Technical Management, Market Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      External Communications Channels

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Strategic Communication, Target Audience, Public Relations, Social Media Management, Social Media, Stakeholder Communications, Customer Communications Management, Marketing Communications, Branding, Brand Management, Communication Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Internal Communications

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Applied Digital Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Brainstorming, Web Content, Planning, Information Management, Research, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Digital Communications, Intellectual Property, Peer Review, Communication, Data Ethics, Design Thinking

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Lawyers: Obstacles and Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Legal Risk, Legal Strategy, Analysis, Risk Analysis, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Creativity, Emerging Technologies, Communication

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Cloudera

      Managing Big Data in Clusters and Cloud Storage

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Database Management, SQL, Big Data, Databases, Data Management, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Performance Tuning, Command-Line Interface

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part II - Maximize Social Wellbeing: Tel Aviv University
    • Healthcare Delivery Providers: University of Minnesota
    • Lectura crítica: proceso, niveles y herramientas: Universidad de los Andes
    • Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • 活用希臘哲學 (Understanding the Greek Philosophy): National Taiwan University
    • Marketing Design with Easil: Coursera Project Network
    • Law, Governance, and Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship: IIT Bombay
    • External Communications Channels: University of California, Irvine
    • Applied Digital Literacy: The State University of New York

    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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