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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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    Find the Best Social Work Course for Your Goals

    • F

      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      AI for Decision Makers

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Technology Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Project Management, Organizational Leadership, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Resource Allocation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Decision Making, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Information Privacy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      M

      Microsoft

      Copilot for Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Power BI, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      SAS

      Launching Machine Learning: Delivering Operational Success with Gold Standard ML Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Technical Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Performance Measurement, Leadership and Management, Predictive Analytics, Data Processing, Business Leadership, Business Metrics, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidade de São Paulo

      Projeto Aplicado - Introdução a Gestão de Projetos

      Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Timelines, Project Planning, Scheduling, Cost Estimation, Project Coordination, Budgeting, Risk Management, Writing, Peer Review

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Sales Strategies and Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Product Knowledge, Selling Techniques, Target Audience, Customer Relationship Building, General Sales Practices, Closing (Sales), Business-To-Consumer, Sales, Communication, Sales Strategy, Customer Engagement, Consumer Behaviour

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Arizona State University

      Assessing Conflict

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Active Listening, Interviewing Skills, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Decision Making, Proactivity

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      A

      Aptly

      TikTok for Business

      Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement, Video Editing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Working with Subqueries in SQL

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Query Languages

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • E

      ESSEC Business School

      Deploying the circular economy within organisations

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Business Transformation, Waste Minimization, Organizational Strategy, Environmental Management Systems, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Business Modeling, Innovation, Natural Resource Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Michigan State University

      Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolio

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Report Writing, Investigation, Research, Peer Review, Content Creation, Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Writing, Multimedia

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Free Trial
      U

      University of Alberta

      Workplace Psychological Health and Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Safety Culture, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Leadership, Stress Management, Organizational Leadership, Mental Health, People Management, Rapport Building, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Occupational Safety And Health, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Empathy, Resilience, Communication

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      Institute for the Future

      Life After COVID-19: Get Ready for our Post-Pandemic Future

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Visionary, Forecasting, Resilience, Risk Management, Organizational Change, Adaptability, Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Change Management, Trend Analysis, Social Justice, Creative Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • AI for Decision Makers: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Copilot for Power BI : Microsoft
    • Launching Machine Learning: Delivering Operational Success with Gold Standard ML Leadership: SAS
    • Projeto Aplicado - Introdução a Gestão de Projetos: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Sales Strategies and Techniques: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Assessing Conflict : Arizona State University
    • TikTok for Business: Aptly
    • Working with Subqueries in SQL: Coursera Project Network
    • Deploying the circular economy within organisations: ESSEC Business School
    • Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolio: Michigan State 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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