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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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      Curtis Institute of Music

      Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music History, Instrumental Music, Classical Music, Music Theory, Music Performance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      606 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Interviewing Skills, English Language, Communication, Vocabulary, Non-Verbal Communication, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Business Communication, Grammar

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fudan University

      《新教伦理与资本主义精神》导读

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Qualitative Research, European History, Economics, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Make.com for Beginners: LinkedIn Post Automation With GPT-4

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Marketing Automation, Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Application Programming Interface (API), Generative AI, Content Creation, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Workflow Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI-Powered Software and System Design

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design Patterns, Database Systems, Software Architecture, API Design, System Design and Implementation, Large Language Modeling, Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Tuning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      150 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Fundamentals of Internal Business Communications

      Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Communications, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Drive Engagement, Strategic Communication, Presentations, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Target Audience, Active Listening, Employee Engagement, Business Writing, Leadership, Organizational Leadership

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Be Your Best Creative Self

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creativity, Personal Development, Professional Development, Branding, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback, Empowerment, Reliability, Productivity, Communication, Graphic Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to KPIs: Measuring Success in Business

      Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Continuous Improvement Process, Performance Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Reporting, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Benchmarking, Operational Efficiency, Goal Setting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      Modern Robotics, Course 4: Robot Motion Planning and Control

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Virtual Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Linear Algebra

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Fundamentals of International Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Business Management, Business, Political Sciences, Business Economics, Business Operations, Corporate Sustainability, Business Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Corporate Strategy, Economics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Regulations, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Public Health, Health Equity, Environment, Environmental Policy, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Systems Thinking, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Science, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pollution Prevention, Risk Management, Sanitation, Energy and Utilities, Mitigation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      253 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      AI Foundations: Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Ideation, Creativity, Research

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas: Curtis Institute of Music
    • Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示: Peking University
    • 《新教伦理与资本主义精神》导读: Fudan University
    • Make.com for Beginners: LinkedIn Post Automation With GPT-4: Coursera Project Network
    • AI-Powered Software and System Design: DeepLearning.AI
    • Fundamentals of Internal Business Communications : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Be Your Best Creative Self: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to KPIs: Measuring Success in Business : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Modern Robotics, Course 4: Robot Motion Planning and Control: Northwestern University
    • Fundamentals of International Business: University of London

    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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