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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 Instructor Network

      Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management in Banking in India

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Bank Regulations, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Compliance Management, Banking, Financial Regulations, Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Banking Services, Regulatory Requirements, Commercial Banking, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Analysis, Planning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Informative Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Data Visualization, Technical Communication, Concision, Microsoft Power Platform, Communication, Business Writing, Business Strategy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Amazon Web Services

      Planning a Generative AI Project

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Business Planning, Technology Roadmaps, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Risk Analysis, Technical Design, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Negotiation Skills and Effective Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Empathy, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Copilot for Power BI

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Power BI, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Business Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Michigan

      Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Art History, Public History, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Socioeconomics, Graphic and Visual Design, Research, Advocacy, Cultural Diversity, Multimedia

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Python Scripting for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Python Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Devops Tools, Software Development Tools, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Program Development

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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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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      50 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Packt

      Mastering REST APIs with FastAPI

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, API Design, Application Deployment, Authentications, Cloud API, User Accounts, Debugging, Back-End Web Development, Software Testing, Software Development, Database Development, Continuous Integration

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Doing Business in Latin America

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Economic Development, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Strategy, Global Marketing, International Finance, Market Opportunities, Corporate Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Natural Resource Management, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Michigan

      Series Orientation: Transforming Education

      Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Education and Training, Adult Learning Principles, Community Development, Instructional Design, Social Justice, Student Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Time Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Writing and Disseminating Grey Literature

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Photography, Journalism, Blogs, Content Creation, Infographics, Writing, Media and Communications, Social Media, Research, Instagram

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management in Banking in India: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Create Informative Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera Project Network
    • Planning a Generative AI Project: Amazon Web Services
    • Negotiation Skills and Effective Communication : Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Copilot for Power BI : Microsoft
    • Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice: University of Michigan
    • Python Scripting for DevOps: Coursera Project Network
    • Business Case Analysis: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Mastering REST APIs with FastAPI: Packt
    • Doing Business in Latin America: Universidad de los Andes

    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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