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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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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Strategic Communication Campaigns

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Resource Allocation, Media Strategy, Brand Management, Public Relations, Brand Strategy, Paid media, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Earned Media, Business Strategy, Communication, Business Communication, Business Process

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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Neural Basis of Imagination, Free Will, and Morality

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Culture, Liberal Arts, Neurology, Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Anthropology, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Governance

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

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      Packt

      Feedback Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Tactfulness, Empathy, Performance Review, Performance Management, Collaboration, Personal Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Liderazgo efectivo y colaboración con inteligencia emocional

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Team Management, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Relationship Management, Team Motivation, Professional Development, Productivity, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Employee Coaching, Self-Awareness, Negotiation, Communication, Problem Solving, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAS

      Machine Learning Under the Hood: The Technical Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Business Metrics, Data Analysis, Performance Measurement, Regression Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Design engaging Facebook / Instagram Stories with Visme

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Storytelling, Marketing Design, Facebook, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Materials

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      إلهام الأفراد وتحفيزهم

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Visionary, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Goal Setting, Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Expectation Management, Productivity, Communication

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      92 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      The Olympic Games and the Media

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Video Production, Culture, Media Production, Journalism, Intellectual Property, Brand Management, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Digital Communications, Facebook

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Water Resources, Risk Management, Real Estate, Legal Risk, Balance Sheet, Food and Beverage, Supply Chain, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investments, Commercial Real Estate, Property and Real Estate, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Supply Chain Systems, Asset Management, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Consumer Behaviour

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Manage and schedule content in Facebook Creator Studio

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Social Media, Facebook, Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Content Management, Analysis, Scheduling, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Dashboard, Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Fractal Analytics

      Behavior Architecture - Understanding Human Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Human Development, Learning Theory, Psychology, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Qualitative Research, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Research Methodologies, Communication

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

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Business Case Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Data Visualization, English Language, Presentations, Oral Expression, Report Writing, Business Writing, Business Analysis, Analysis, Communication, Public Speaking, Writing, Target Audience, Persuasive Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Strategic Communication Campaigns: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Neural Basis of Imagination, Free Will, and Morality: Dartmouth College
    • Feedback Skills: Packt
    • Liderazgo efectivo y colaboración con inteligencia emocional: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Machine Learning Under the Hood: The Technical Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls: SAS
    • Design engaging Facebook / Instagram Stories with Visme: Coursera Project Network
    • إلهام الأفراد وتحفيزهم: University of Michigan
    • The Olympic Games and the Media: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Manage and schedule content in Facebook Creator Studio: Coursera Project Network

    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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