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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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      IBM

      Introduction to Mobile App Development

      Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, Android Development, iOS Development, Android Studio, Flutter (Software), Application Development, Swift Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Apple Xcode, Apple iOS, Test Tools, Application Frameworks, React Native, Cross Platform Development, Software Testing, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      The Olympic Games and the Media

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Video Production, Culture, Media Production, Journalism, Intellectual Property, Brand Management, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Digital Communications, Facebook

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Introduction to Linear Algebra

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Markov Model, Geometry, Arithmetic, Algebra, General Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Probability, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Engineering Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Prompt Engineering Generative AI for Marketing & Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Marketing Design, Generative AI, A/B Testing, Advertising, Marketing, ChatGPT, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Social Media Content, OpenAI

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Mindfulness, Community Health, Social Justice, Stress Management, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Social Sciences, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Biology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      Chronically Ill in an Emergency: Why Mental Health Matters

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Psychosocial Assessments, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Health Care, Health Policy, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Bioinformatic Methods II

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization, Structural Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      486 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National University of Singapore

      Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Survey Creation, Persuasive Communication, Trustworthiness, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, Business Writing, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Organizational Structure, Professional Development, Stakeholder Communications, Communication, Business Correspondence, Peer Review, Employee Surveys

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      827 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Sustentabilidad: los desafíos desde Latinoamérica

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Biology, Community Development, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Administrative/IT Perspective)

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Care Coordination, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Interoperability, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care, Health Systems, Health Technology, Electronic Medical Record, Patient Education and Support, Telehealth, Predictive Modeling, Data Sharing, Payment Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      139 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Spanish Vocabulary Project

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Spanish Language, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Culture, Writing, Writing and Editing, Vocabulary, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      171 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Animals, Self, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Justice, Social Work, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Environment and Resource Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      136 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Mobile App Development: IBM
    • The Olympic Games and the Media: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Introduction to Linear Algebra: The University of Sydney
    • Prompt Engineering Generative AI for Marketing & Advertising: Coursera Project Network
    • Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times : University of Colorado Boulder
    • Chronically Ill in an Emergency: Why Mental Health Matters: University of Copenhagen
    • Bioinformatic Methods II: University of Toronto
    • Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace: National University of Singapore
    • Sustentabilidad: los desafíos desde Latinoamérica: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Administrative/IT Perspective): Columbia University

    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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