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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

      Introduction to Project Management with ClickUp

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Scheduling, Time Management, Prioritization, Document Management, Workflow Management, Goal Setting, Project Management, User Accounts

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      684 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Davis

      Coaching Conversations

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Personal Development, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Leadership and Management, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Active Listening

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      316 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Liberty Mutual Insurance

      Liberty Mutual Insurance Sales Agent

      Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Closing (Sales), Insurance Sales, Overcoming Objections, Sales Prospecting, Productivity, Prospecting and Qualification, Verbal Communication Skills, Workers Compensation, Storytelling, Risk Management, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Retention, Sales Presentation, Communication, Underwriting, Consultative Selling, Product Knowledge, Claims Processing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Time Management, Content Creation, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Critical Thinking, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      560 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
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      Universidad de Palermo

      Liderazgo y Desarrollo Personal

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Emotional Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Diversity Awareness, Leadership, Team Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Cultural Diversity, Constructive Feedback, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Collaboration, Organizational Change, Communication, Adaptability, Telecommuting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      374 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Duke University

      Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Deep Dive

      Skills you'll gain: Loans, Lending and Underwriting, Blockchain, Commercial Lending, General Lending, Derivatives, FinTech, Market Liquidity, Financial Trading, Securities (Finance), Digital Assets, Liquidation, Transaction Processing, Asset Management, Arbitration, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      291 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Consumption, Marketing and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Marketing, Culture, Marketing Analytics, Advertising, Environmental Issue, Sociology, Corporate Sustainability, Digital Communications, Social Media

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      University of Washington

      Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, English Language, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Communication, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Writing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      509 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced Scheduling and Project Optimization in Primavera P6

      Skills you'll gain: Scheduling, Project Schedules, Project Controls, Timelines, Project Management Software, Work Breakdown Structure, Management Reporting, Performance Reporting, Process Improvement and Optimization, Configuration Management, Dashboard, Resource Management, System Configuration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Managers du changement

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Team Performance Management, Business Transformation, Behavior Management, Leadership Development, Collaboration, Strategic Leadership, Prioritization, Resource Allocation, Employee Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      184 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Model Based Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Requirements Management, Scope Management, Design Reviews, Project Scoping, Root Cause Analysis, Test Engineering, Program Management, Engineering Practices, Systems Thinking, User Requirements Documents, Cost Management, Contract Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Requirements Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Duke University

      ESG Communication for Inclusive Dialogue

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Emotional Intelligence, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity and Inclusion, Interpersonal Communications, Social Justice, Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Stakeholder Engagement, Active Listening, Sustainability Reporting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Project Management with ClickUp: Coursera Project Network
    • Coaching Conversations: University of California, Davis
    • Liberty Mutual Insurance Sales Agent: Liberty Mutual Insurance
    • Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization: University of Michigan
    • Liderazgo y Desarrollo Personal: Universidad de Palermo
    • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Deep Dive: Duke University
    • Consumption, Marketing and Culture: University of London
    • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails: University of Washington
    • Advanced Scheduling and Project Optimization in Primavera P6: Packt
    • Managers du changement: ESSEC Business School

    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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