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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Automating Sales Tasks with Zapier

      Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Automation, Business Process Automation, Productivity Software, Gmail, Workflow Management, Sales Support, Google Docs, Operations Management, Order Fulfillment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Operating Systems and Networking Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Local Area Networks, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, TCP/IP, Linux, General Networking, Patch Management, Operating Systems, User Accounts, Network Routers, System Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Mac OS, Technical Support, Network Security, Firewall, File Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Marketing Strategy for Engineers and Technologists

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Consumer Behaviour, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Psychology, Customer experience strategy (CX), Technical Management, Media Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Branding, Google Ads, Forecasting

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Washington

      Project Management Quickstart

      Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Documentation, Project Scoping, People Management, Project Planning, Scheduling, Dependency Analysis, Risk Management, Communication Planning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Sustainable Consumption and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Environment, Health Assessment, Health Disparities, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Science, Public Health, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Policy, Economics, Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

      UX Design: An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, Human Computer Interaction, User Centered Design, Usability, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Design, Design Research, User Research, Wireframing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      ODS y sostenibilidad: una mirada desde los colegios

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Pedagogy, Course Development, Curriculum Development, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Student Engagement, Systems Thinking, Higher Education, Curriculum Planning, Social Studies, Community Development, Instructional Strategies, Program Evaluation, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use RACI charts for work management with Asana

      Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Organizational Skills, Project Management, Prioritization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Improve Communication Processes Using Gmail

      Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Prioritization, Productivity Software, Email Marketing, Strategic Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Stanford University

      Formation COVID-19 pour personnels de santé

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Telehealth, Critical Care, Respiratory Therapy, Patient Treatment, Emergency and Intensive Care, Infection Control, Medical Ultrasonography, Medication Administration, Patient Evaluation, Infectious Diseases, Vital Signs

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Improve Business Performance with Microsoft Forms

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Employee Engagement, User Feedback, Microsoft 365, Business Intelligence Software, Performance Analysis, Internal Communications, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Business Software, Market Research, User Research, Data Analysis Software, Business Strategy

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Anti-Racism III

      Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Diversity Awareness, Advocacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Automating Sales Tasks with Zapier: Coursera Project Network
    • Operating Systems and Networking Fundamentals: Packt
    • Marketing Strategy for Engineers and Technologists: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Project Management Quickstart: University of Washington
    • Sustainable Consumption and Health: University of Michigan
    • UX Design: An Introduction: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
    • ODS y sostenibilidad: una mirada desde los colegios: Universidad de los Andes
    • Use RACI charts for work management with Asana: Coursera Project Network
    • Improve Communication Processes Using Gmail: Coursera Project Network
    • Formation COVID-19 pour personnels de santé: Stanford 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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