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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 California San Diego

      Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Mitigation, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Electric Power Systems, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Pollution Prevention, Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Advocacy, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Health Disparities, Transportation Operations, Environmental Engineering, Economics, Corporate Sustainability

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google - Spectrum Sharing

      CBRS Professional Training

      Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Software Installation, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Telecommunications, System Implementation, Network Protocols, System Configuration, Network Planning And Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Emotional Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Empathy, Stress Management, Professionalism, Relationship Building, Employee Engagement, Personal Development, Active Listening, Telecommuting, Policy Development, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Simple to Stunning: The Fidelity Evolution in Figma Design

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Mockups, User Experience Design, Wireframing, User Interface (UI) Design, Design, Usability, Prototyping, Design Elements And Principles, Style Guides, UI Components

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Erste Schritte in Instagram for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Facebook, Content Strategy, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Advertising

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Comprendre l'Utilisateur Moyen de Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Persona Development, Target Audience, Target Market, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Customer Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, E-Commerce, Business

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Web Security, Social Engineering & External Attacks

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Application Security, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Security Awareness, Web Applications, Javascript

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New York University

      MOST from a Methodological Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Experimentation, Clinical Trials, Research Design, Statistical Methods, Program Evaluation, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      CBAP Certification Business Analysis Training

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements, Requirements Elicitation, Stakeholder Communications, Solution Design, Business Process, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Analysis, Business Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Agile Methodology, Performance Measurement, Prioritization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      كيفية بناء ديموغرافية جمهورك المستهدف على فيسبوك

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Online Advertising, Advertising, Customer Insights, Business Development, Business

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Maximizing the Generative AI Value

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Business Solutions, Artificial Intelligence, Return On Investment, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Product Design, Automation, Performance Measurement, Operational Efficiency, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Piktochart pour les débutants

      Skills you'll gain: Infographics, User Accounts, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphics Software, Graphic Design, Social Media, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions: University of California San Diego
    • CBRS Professional Training: Google - Spectrum Sharing
    • Emotional Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace : University of Alberta
    • Simple to Stunning: The Fidelity Evolution in Figma Design: Coursera
    • Erste Schritte in Instagram for Business: Coursera Project Network
    • Comprendre l'Utilisateur Moyen de Facebook: Coursera Project Network
    • Web Security, Social Engineering & External Attacks: Packt
    • MOST from a Methodological Perspective: New York University
    • CBAP Certification Business Analysis Training: Simplilearn
    • كيفية بناء ديموغرافية جمهورك المستهدف على فيسبوك: 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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