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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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      DeepLearning.AI

      Function-Calling and Data Extraction with LLMs

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Unstructured Data, SQL, Text Mining, Web Services, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Generative AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Prácticas efectivas de marketing usando Facebook Messenger

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Management, Customer Service, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Automation, Marketing, Business Marketing, Marketing Communications, Content Development and Management, Customer Communications Management, User Accounts

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Free
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      Johns Hopkins University

      ERPO: A Civil Approach to Gun Violence Prevention Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Public Policies, Public Health, Public Safety and National Security, Legal Proceedings, Policy Analysis, Community Organizing, Community Health, Crisis Intervention, Civil Law, Health Policy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Organizaciones data-driven: principios y prácticas

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Governance, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Data Strategy, Process Mapping, Performance Improvement, Data Visualization Software, Data Management, Agile Project Management, Business Intelligence, Data Infrastructure, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Data Literacy, Project Management, Risk Management, Data Analysis, Business Analytics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Growing your Influence

      Skills you'll gain: Thought Leadership, Influencing, Communication, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Professional Networking, Leadership, Professional Development, LinkedIn, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Branding, Growth Mindedness, Social Media Strategy, Adaptability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Human Capital: Globalization and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Human Capital, Cultural Diversity, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity and Inclusion, Culture, Workforce Management, Leadership

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Climate change education: sustainable environments

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Development, Mitigation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Functional Program Design in Scala (Scala 2 version)

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Functional Design, Software Design Patterns, Algorithms, Data Structures, Simulations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Emory University

      Marketing Channel Incentives

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Direct Selling, Business Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Partnership, Price Negotiation, Revenue Management, Strategic Thinking, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Business Relationship Management, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Wrangling with Python Project

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Integration, Data Processing, Data Collection, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Mining, Dimensionality Reduction

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      التسويق للشركات والمشاريع الصغيرة عبر موقع يوتيوب

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Engagement, Google Analytics, Content Creation, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Marketing Analytics, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Business Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Baseball into the Millennium

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, World History, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Labor Law, Public Safety and National Security, Trend Analysis, Economics, Business Economics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Function-Calling and Data Extraction with LLMs: DeepLearning.AI
    • Prácticas efectivas de marketing usando Facebook Messenger: Coursera Project Network
    • ERPO: A Civil Approach to Gun Violence Prevention Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
    • Organizaciones data-driven: principios y prácticas: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Growing your Influence: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Human Capital: Globalization and Culture: University of Michigan
    • Climate change education: sustainable environments: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Functional Program Design in Scala (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Marketing Channel Incentives: Emory University
    • Data Wrangling with Python Project: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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