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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 Pennsylvania

      Negotiations

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Influencing, Business Ethics, Professionalism, Overcoming Objections, Stress Management, Active Listening

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Introduction to Complexity Science

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Network Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Social Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Policy Analysis, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Jupyter

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Climate Adaptation in Africa

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Strategic Planning, Environmental Policy, Land Management, Mitigation, Community Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Civil Engineering, Environment, Finance, Natural Resource Management, Risk Management, Public Works, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Vulnerability, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Privacy in the Western World

      Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Data Security, Cybersecurity, World History, European History, Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      214 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Professional Selling: Step 1 - Think Like a High-Performer

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales, B2B Sales, Sales Strategy, General Sales Practices, Rapport Building, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Geospatial Analysis with ArcGIS

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Data Storytelling, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Heat Maps, Data Visualization Software, Network Analysis, Data Manipulation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Lausanne

      Dopage : Sports, Organisations et Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Legal Proceedings, Pharmacology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Psychology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      160 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Shaping Urban Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, International Relations, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Research, Big Data, Research Methodologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Entrepreneurship II: Preparing for Launch

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Go To Market Strategy, Business Planning, New Business Development, Financial Forecasting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Growth Strategies, Presentations, Business, Business Modeling, Financial Analysis, Customer Acquisition Management, Management Training And Development, Team Management, People Management, Fundraising, Business Metrics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      745 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Ethics, Technology and Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Engineering Design Process, Business Ethics, Engineering Practices, Research, Conceptual Design, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Risk Management Framework, Mediation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      812 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Cognition sociale

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Social Sciences, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Experimentation, Neurology, Research Methodologies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      4G Network Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Network Engineering, Wireless Networks, Network Security, General Networking, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, OSI Models, Cryptography, Digital Communications, Dataflow, Authentications, Encryption

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      117 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Negotiations: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Complexity Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Climate Adaptation in Africa: University of Cape Town
    • Privacy in the Western World: EIT Digital
    • Professional Selling: Step 1 - Think Like a High-Performer: Kennesaw State University
    • Geospatial Analysis with ArcGIS : University of California, Davis
    • Dopage : Sports, Organisations et Sciences: University of Lausanne
    • Shaping Urban Futures: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Entrepreneurship II: Preparing for Launch: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Ethics, Technology and Engineering : Eindhoven University of Technology

    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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