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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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      Berklee

      Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music

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      University of London

      Foundations of Data Science: K-Means Clustering in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization, Applied Machine Learning, Matplotlib, Probability & Statistics, Data Manipulation, Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Analysis, Statistics, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, NumPy, Python Programming, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning

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      729 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Political Economy of Institutions and Development

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Governance, Social Sciences, International Finance, Economics, Public Policies, Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, Analysis

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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Introduction to Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Conceptual Design, Verification And Validation, Engineering Design Process, User Requirements Documents, System Requirements, System Testing, Construction, Risk Management Framework

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Business Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Business, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Value Propositions, Resource Management, Leadership, Analysis, Market Opportunities, Innovation

      Build toward a degree

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      University of California, Irvine

      The Art of Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Relationship Building, Conflict Management, Communication, Influencing, Rapport Building, Self-Awareness, Planning, Empathy, Assertiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Adaptability

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      University of Florida

      The Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Gynecology, Health Care, Behavior Management, Care Management, Preventative Care, Vital Signs, Anatomy, Infectious Diseases, Biology, First Aid, Psychology, Ancient History, Communication, World History

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      The University of Sydney

      Information & Digital Literacy for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: File Management, Information Management, Problem Solving, Document Management, Critical Thinking, Digital Communications, Resourcefulness, Learning Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Management, Literacy, Liberal Arts, Organizational Skills, Writing

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      Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Capstone Project 2

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Literacy, Education Software and Technology, Grammar, English Language, Language Learning, Organizational Skills

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Entrepreneurship 3: Growth Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Demand Planning, Business Metrics, Social Media Marketing, Market Dynamics, Entrepreneurship, Forecasting, Search Engine Optimization, Business Strategy, Marketing, Talent Management, Digital Marketing, Public Relations

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      University of California, Irvine

      Communication in the 21st Century Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Business Communication, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Telecommuting, Adaptability, Empathy, Active Listening, Digital Communications, Self-Awareness

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Firm Level Economics: Consumer and Producer Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Tax, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Resource Allocation, Cost Management, Public Policies, Production Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Songwriting: Writing the Lyrics: Berklee
    • Foundations of Data Science: K-Means Clustering in Python: University of London
    • Political Economy of Institutions and Development: Universiteit Leiden
    • Introduction to Systems Engineering: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Business Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • The Art of Negotiation: University of California, Irvine
    • The Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management: University of Florida
    • Information & Digital Literacy for University Success: The University of Sydney
    • Teach English Now! Capstone Project 2: Arizona State University
    • Entrepreneurship 3: Growth Strategies: University of Pennsylvania

    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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