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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 Colorado Boulder

      Digital Media and Strategic Planning in Technology Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Digital Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Business Modeling, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Content Marketing, Paid media, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Google Ads, Video Production

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nestlé

      Nestlé's Introduction to Marketing - with Abigail Laursen

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Global Marketing, New Product Development, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy, Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Media Planning, Market Research

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      深扣孔孟 (An Inquiry into Confucius and Mencius)

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Education and Training, Family Law, International Relations, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Human Development, Governance, Interpersonal Communications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Cómo Configurar una Campaña en Facebook Ads

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Instagram, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Digital Advertising, Campaign Management, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Content, Content Creation

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Alignor

      Diversity Leadership for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Overcoming Objections, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communications, Team Management, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Communication Strategies, Team Leadership, Empathy, Stakeholder Engagement, Advocacy, Assertiveness, Persuasive Communication

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Strategic Healthcare Workforce Management

      Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Workforce Management, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Community Health, Performance Measurement, Health Care Administration, Talent Management, Employee Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Needs Assessment, Demand Planning, Forecasting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of North Texas

      Pathways to Civic Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Disabilities, Community Organizing, Community Development, Immigration Law, Social Skills, Social and Human Services, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Empathy, Policy Analysis, Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      ESG Mindsets for Business Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Adaptability, Open Mindset, Strategic Thinking, Business Solutions, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Thought Leadership, Professional Networking

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      L’engagement efficace de la société civile dans le développement

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Advocacy, Fundraising, Public Policies, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Policy Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Compliance Management, Accountability

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Comic Books, Geek Culture, and the Fandom Imaginary

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Liberal Arts, Culture, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Analysis, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication

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      Macquarie University

      Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Data Visualization, Box Plots, Histogram, Statistical Methods, Data Visualization Software, Variance Analysis, Probability Distribution

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Curiosity: A Necessary Ingredient for Successful Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Design Thinking, Persona Development, Innovation, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Customer Engagement, Problem Solving, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Digital Media and Strategic Planning in Technology Markets: University of Colorado Boulder
    • NestlĂ©'s Introduction to Marketing - with Abigail Laursen: NestlĂ©
    • 深扣孔孟 (An Inquiry into Confucius and Mencius): National Taiwan University
    • CĂłmo Configurar una Campaña en Facebook Ads : Coursera Project Network
    • Diversity Leadership for Everyone: Alignor
    • Strategic Healthcare Workforce Management: Northeastern University
    • Pathways to Civic Engagement: University of North Texas
    • ESG Mindsets for Business Transformation: Duke University
    • L’engagement efficace de la sociĂ©tĂ© civile dans le dĂ©veloppement: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Comic Books, Geek Culture, and the Fandom Imaginary: 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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