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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Make Continuous Improvements with Retrospective Maps in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Project Documentation, Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills, Drive Engagement, Continuous Improvement Process, Meeting Facilitation, Agile Software Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California San Diego

      Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions 1

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Mitigation, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Development, Advocacy, Environment, Health Disparities, Environmental Policy, Interpersonal Communications, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Public Health

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Policy, Technology, and Carbon Free Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Environment, Community Development, Energy and Utilities, Emerging Technologies, Technology Solutions, Governance, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Work with Gemini Models in BigQuery

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, SQL, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Big Data, Jupyter, Customer Relationship Management, Workflow Management, Predictive Modeling

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Environmental Project Management: Stakeholder Outreach

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Stakeholder Management, Persuasive Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Advocacy, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Community Outreach, Communication, Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Strategic Communication, Target Audience, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Project Management, Relationship Building

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      Intelligence Digitale pour le bien commun

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Digital Communications, Emerging Technologies, Media and Communications, Communication, Creativity, Safety and Security, Digital Transformation, Social Skills, Liberal Arts, Technology Strategies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Innovation, Data Security, Technology Solutions, Content Creation, Cybersecurity, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Strategic Leadership

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

      Journey Towards Self Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Empathy, Cognitive flexibility, Compassion, Relationship Building, Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Resilience, Stress Management, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Facebook Business pour les débutants

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Content Creation, Advertising, Social Media Management, Social Media, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Resource Management, Business Software, Account Management, Digital Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Baseball into the Millennium

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Social Studies, Labor Law, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Crisis Intervention, Public History, Economics, Trend Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Manage and schedule content in Facebook Creator Studio

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Instagram, Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Scheduling, Content Management, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Performance Measurement, Content Marketing, Dashboard, Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Irvine

      Projektrisiken und -änderungen managen

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Project Risk Management, Procurement, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Communication Planning, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Closure, Project Documentation, Communication

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      React - State management in functional components (HOOKS)

      Skills you'll gain: React.js, UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, Software Design Patterns, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Web Development

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Make Continuous Improvements with Retrospective Maps in Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions 1: University of California San Diego
    • Policy, Technology, and Carbon Free Cities: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Work with Gemini Models in BigQuery: Google Cloud
    • Environmental Project Management: Stakeholder Outreach: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Intelligence Digitale pour le bien commun: Institut Mines-Télécom
    • Journey Towards Self Mastery: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
    • Facebook Business pour les débutants: Coursera Project Network
    • Baseball into the Millennium: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Manage and schedule content in Facebook Creator Studio: 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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