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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 Michigan

      NumPy and Pandas Basics for Future Data Scientists

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Analysis, Critical Thinking

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      CVS Health

      Preparing for Your Retail Customer Service Role

      Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Customer Complaint Resolution, De-escalation Techniques, Conflict Management, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Building, Retail Sales, Interviewing Skills, Retail Store Operations, Problem Solving, Professionalism, Communication, LinkedIn

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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESADE Business and Law School

      La familia empresaria: individuo, dinámica y tiempo

      Skills you'll gain: Family Therapy, Technology Strategies, Business, Innovation, Business Leadership, Business Management, Business Transformation, Timelines, Economics, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Entrepreneurship, Market Dynamics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), International Relations, Demography, Decision Making, Governance

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Adaptability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Team Building and Leadership in Program Management

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Virtual Teams, Team Building, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Intercultural Competence, Program Management, Project Management, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Simulation and Simulation Software, Communication, Emotional Intelligence

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      East Asian Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Liberal Arts, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Ancient History

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Benjamin Franklin and His World

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, World History, Cultural Diversity, Journalism, International Relations, Public History, Political Sciences, Governance, Diplomacy

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Facebook Shop in Commerce Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Product Promotion, Account Management, Social Media Content, E-Commerce, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Payment Systems

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      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Kennesaw State University

      AI for Education (Advanced)

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling

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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Ethical Hacking

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Public Key Infrastructure, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptography, Mobile Security, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Operating Systems, Encryption, Web Applications, Malware Protection, Wireless Networks

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Digital Tools and Well-Being

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Health Technology, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Interactive Learning, Relationship Building, Health Assessment, Decision Making

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Principios de diseño UX/UI

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), Design Research, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, User Centered Design, Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Design Strategies, Design Elements And Principles

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • NumPy and Pandas Basics for Future Data Scientists: University of Michigan
    • Preparing for Your Retail Customer Service Role: CVS Health
    • La familia empresaria: individuo, dinámica y tiempo: ESADE Business and Law School
    • Making Math Click: Understand Math Without Fear: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Team Building and Leadership in Program Management: Microsoft
    • East Asian Religions & Ecology: Yale University
    • Benjamin Franklin and His World: University of Pennsylvania
    • Create a Facebook Shop in Commerce Manager: Coursera Project Network
    • AI for Education (Advanced): Kennesaw State University
    • Introduction to Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins 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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