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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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      Google Cloud

      Speech to Text Transcription with the Cloud Speech API

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Natural Language Processing, Application Programming Interface (API), Communication

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Strategic Planning for Social Media

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Content, Media Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Strategic Communication, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Owned Media, Earned Media, Content Strategy, Paid media, Shared Media, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Target Audience

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crear videos de sitios web con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Product Demonstration, Video Editing, Web Content, Marketing Materials, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Team Oriented, Web Design, Graphic Design

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Competencias digitales para el mundo académico y laboral

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Content, Intellectual Property, Content Creation, Information Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Web Content, Virtual Teams, Communication, Digital Communications, Databases, Digital Transformation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Leeds

      How to Get Into Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Business Ethics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Digital Assets, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Computer Science, Complex Problem Solving, Computer Programming

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      PepsiCo

      Water Governance & Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Governance, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Social Justice, Strategic Planning, Legal Proceedings, Adjudication, Economics, Stakeholder Management, Forecasting, Cost Benefit Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started With Facebook Creator Studio

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Scheduling, Content Creation, Video Production, Content Development and Management, Live Streaming

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Anuncie y crezca su negocio en Facebook con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Social Media, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Promotional Materials, Content Creation, Advertising, Project Design, Photo Editing, Marketing

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to optimize your Instagram Business Profile

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Strategy, Facebook, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Branding

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting started with Prezi for small businesses

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Promotional Materials, Presentations, Marketing Materials, Social Media Content, Marketing Design, Email Marketing, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Branding, User Accounts, Business Communication

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      البطالة | Unemployment

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Policy Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Black Performance as Social Protest

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Public History, Social Justice, Advocacy, Storytelling, Writing, Creativity, Culture, Cultural Diversity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Speech to Text Transcription with the Cloud Speech API: Google Cloud
    • Strategic Planning for Social Media: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Crear videos de sitios web con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Competencias digitales para el mundo académico y laboral: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • How to Get Into Blockchain: University of Leeds
    • Water Governance & Economics: PepsiCo
    • Getting Started With Facebook Creator Studio: Coursera Project Network
    • Anuncie y crezca su negocio en Facebook con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • How to optimize your Instagram Business Profile: Coursera Project Network
    • Getting started with Prezi for small businesses: Coursera Project Network

    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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