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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Notion for Beginners: Intro to AI Marketing Template Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Marketing Operations, Campaign Management, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Databases, Automation, Project Planning, Artificial Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Koç University

      Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking)

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Language Competency, Storytelling, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Persuasive Communication, Vocabulary, Creative Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Queen Mary University of London

      Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership Development, Leadership, Executive Presence, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Conflict Management, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Communication, Adaptability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Understanding the Australian economy: An introduction to macroeconomic and financial policies

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Financial Regulation, Fiscal Management, International Finance, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Supply And Demand, Banking, Crisis Intervention

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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

    • É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Villes africaines : Restructuration des quartiers précaires

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Land Management, Demography, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Governance, Policy Development, Data Collection

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      中國人文經典導讀

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Ancient History, Literacy, Culture, Language Learning, Political Sciences, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      SkillUp EdTech

      Mobile App Notifications, Databases, & Publishing

      Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, React Native, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Back-End Web Development, Android Development, Application Development, UI Components, Application Deployment, Operational Databases, Database Development, Databases, Product Support, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Performance Management, Marketing Strategies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Glasgow

      Generative AI for Students: Ethics & Academic Integrity

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Higher Education, Writing and Editing, Information Privacy, Intellectual Property

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      PMP Exam Prep: Managing People with Power Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Resource Planning, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Project Management, Leadership, Agile Project Management, People Management, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Communication, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      SQL für Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Database Design, Data Transformation, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Databases, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      Escola 4.0 Educação e Cultura Maker no Contexto da Nova BNCC

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Innovation, Design Thinking, Prototyping, Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Notion for Beginners: Intro to AI Marketing Template Mastery: Coursera Project Network
    • Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking): Koç University
    • Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership: Queen Mary University of London
    • Understanding the Australian economy: An introduction to macroeconomic and financial policies: The University of Sydney
    • Life After COVID-19: Get Ready for our Post-Pandemic Future: Institute for the Future
    • Villes africaines : Restructuration des quartiers précaires: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • 中國人文經典導讀: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Mobile App Notifications, Databases, & Publishing: SkillUp EdTech
    • Generative AI for Students: Ethics & Academic Integrity: University of Glasgow
    • PMP Exam Prep: Managing People with Power Skills: University of Maryland, College Park

    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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