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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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      Macquarie University

      Create video, audio and infographics for online learning

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Infographics, Multimedia, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Design Thinking, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Formadores de Ciudadanía

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Teaching, Train The Trainer, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Instructional Strategies, Community Development, Intercultural Competence, Student Engagement, Classroom Management, Working With Children, Empathy, Collaboration, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      488 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Machine Learning Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Python Programming, Tensorflow, Regression Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Artificial Neural Networks

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Microsoft 365 Copilot: Personal Productivity for All

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Target Audience, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Communication, Brainstorming, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Project Management Software, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Project Risk Management, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Comprender las dimensiones interculturales en la cotidianidad

      Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Awareness, Language Competency, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Cultural Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      387 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Professional Selling: 3 Steps to High-Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Process, Overcoming Objections, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales, Sales Presentation, B2B Sales, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, General Sales Practices, Needs Assessment, Rapport Building, Sales Pipelines, Solution Selling, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Lead Generation, Telephone Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT for Project Management: Execution, Tracking, Success

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Project Implementation, Project Documentation, Taking Meeting Minutes, Project Management, Brainstorming, Meeting Facilitation, Scheduling, Management Reporting, Team Oriented

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Azure Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Supervised Learning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      236 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      L'entrepreneuriat social: faire son business plan

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Market Research, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing, Performance Measurement, Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Business Strategy, Needs Assessment, Goal Setting, Governance, Financial Planning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Identifying, Attracting, and Growing Your Digital Audience

      Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Target Audience, Social Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Engagement, Value Propositions, E-Commerce, Mobile Banking, Branding

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      293 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Urban Air Mobility

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Environmental Issue, Feasibility Studies, Emerging Technologies, Regulatory Compliance, Concept Of Operations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Human Factors, Supply And Demand, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Creating a Free Business Page with Blogger

      Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Promotional Strategies, Customer Engagement, Social Media, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Content Management Systems, Business Writing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      216 reviews

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

    • Create video, audio and infographics for online learning : Macquarie University
    • Formadores de Ciudadanía: Universidad de los Andes
    • Machine Learning Capstone: IBM
    • Microsoft 365 Copilot: Personal Productivity for All: Vanderbilt University
    • Comprender las dimensiones interculturales en la cotidianidad: Universidad de los Andes
    • Professional Selling: 3 Steps to High-Performance: Kennesaw State University
    • ChatGPT for Project Management: Execution, Tracking, Success: Vanderbilt University
    • Microsoft Azure Machine Learning: Microsoft
    • L'entrepreneuriat social: faire son business plan: ESSEC Business School
    • Identifying, Attracting, and Growing Your Digital Audience: University of California, Irvine

    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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