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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

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      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

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      Coursera Project Network

      Evaluating Student Understanding with Socrative

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Real Time Data

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      L&T EduTech

      Renewable Energy & Power Evacuation

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Sustainability Reporting, Electric Power Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Electrical Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Innovation, Environment, Environmental Science, Transportation Operations, Environmental Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Thermal Management, Chemical Engineering, Power Electronics, Mechanical Design

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Project Development in Python

      Skills you'll gain: DevOps, Agile Methodology, Docker (Software), Project Management, Needs Assessment, Prometheus (Software), Business Requirements, Project Planning, Jira (Software), Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Collaboration, Portfolio Management, Communication, Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Adobe Spark

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Content Creation, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Digital Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University at Buffalo

      The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Peer Review, Non-Profit Accounting, Performance Measurement, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Analysis, Resource Management, Fundraising, Leadership, Team Leadership, Risk Management, Due Diligence

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Models & Frameworks to Support Sales Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Customer Engagement, Sales Process, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Customer Relationship Building, Business, Communication, Negotiation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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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      Johns Hopkins University

      What are the Chances? Probability and Uncertainty in Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Regression Analysis, Probability, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Combinatorics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Art of the MOOC: Experiments with Sound

      Skills you'll gain: World Music, Music History, Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Multimedia, Public Affairs, Performing Arts, Music Performance, Electronic Media, Liberal Arts, Experimentation, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Research

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      紅樓夢(The Red Chamber Dream)

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Liberal Arts, Culture, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Storytelling, Creativity, Interpersonal Communications, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      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

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

    • TikTok for Business: Aptly
    • Evaluating Student Understanding with Socrative: Coursera Project Network
    • Renewable Energy & Power Evacuation: L&T EduTech
    • Project Development in Python: Microsoft
    • Getting Started with Adobe Spark: Coursera Project Network
    • The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process: University at Buffalo
    • Models & Frameworks to Support Sales Planning : Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Generative AI for Students: Ethics & Academic Integrity: University of Glasgow
    • What are the Chances? Probability and Uncertainty in Statistics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Art of the MOOC: Experiments with Sound: Duke 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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