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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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    Find the Best Social Work Course for Your Goals

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      University of Michigan

      Social Determinants of Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Public Health, Cultural Diversity, Health Policy, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Culture, Sociology, Public Policies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Empathy for Self and Others

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Active Listening, Leadership, Mindfulness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Strategic Communication Campaigns

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Resource Allocation, Media Strategy, Brand Management, Public Relations, Brand Strategy, Paid media, Social Media Campaigns, Earned Media, Communication Strategies, Integrated Marketing Communications, Program Evaluation, Content Performance Analysis, Owned Media

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Professional Networking, Presentations, LinkedIn, Cybersecurity, Applicant Tracking Systems, Market Research, Social Media, Business Research, Recruitment, Portfolio Management, Negotiation, Writing, Compensation Strategy, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Amsterdam

      Methods and Statistics in Social Science - Final Research Project

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Research, Research Reports, Data Analysis, Research Design, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Experimentation, Descriptive Statistics, Survey Creation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp EdTech

      ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Lean Methodologies, Team Motivation, Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Kaizen Methodology, Process Capability, Risk Analysis, Team Leadership, Quality Improvement, Team Management, Benchmarking, Performance Measurement, Change Management, Process Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Organizational Change, Team Building

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Explainable AI (XAI)

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Predictive Analytics, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      MLOps Platforms: Amazon SageMaker and Azure ML

      Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, Amazon Web Services, Feature Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Serverless Computing, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Containerization

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Improving Classroom Management with Class Dojo

      Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Behavior Management, Student Support and Services, Student Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Positive Behavior Support, Education Software and Technology, Working With Children

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      139 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Violencias por razones de género

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Sociology, Conflict Management, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      195 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Fundamentals of Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Surveys, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Demography, Public Administration, Public Policies, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Social Determinants of Health : University of Michigan
    • Empathy for Self and Others: Arizona State University
    • Strategic Communication Campaigns: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep: IBM
    • Creating a Free Business Page with Blogger: Coursera Project Network
    • Methods and Statistics in Social Science - Final Research Project: University of Amsterdam
    • ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Exam Prep: SkillUp EdTech
    • Explainable AI (XAI): Duke University
    • MLOps Platforms: Amazon SageMaker and Azure ML: Duke University
    • Improving Classroom Management with Class Dojo: 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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