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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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      Politecnico di Milano

      Project Management: Tools, Approaches, Behavioural Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Risk Management, Project Closure, Project Management, Project Planning, Earned Value Management, Project Scoping, Scope Management, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Management, Cost Control, Organizational Structure, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Team Management, Innovation, Project Coordination, Business Priorities

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      High-Impact Business Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Concision, Editing, Grammar, Proofreading, Business Communication, Report Writing, Global Marketing, Writing, Target Audience, Communication, Virtual Teams, Press Releases, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Communication Strategies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      Content, Advertising & Social IMC

      Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Communications, Earned Media, Owned Media, Paid media, Facebook, Content Creation, Digital Media Strategy, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Global Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Engagement

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Regression Analysis: Simplify Complex Data Relationships

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Supervised Learning, Variance Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      532 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

      Strategy and Finance for the lifecycle of a Social Business

      Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Stakeholder Management, Business Valuation, Risk Analysis, Return On Investment, Finance, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Modeling, Capital Markets, Business Risk Management, Peer Review, Corporate Finance, Capital Budgeting, Social Sciences, Equities, Risk Management, Corporate Sustainability

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Competencias para la empleabilidad

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Adaptability, Change Management, Higher Education, Workforce Development, Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      195 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, Scientific Methods, Public History, Social Justice, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Research, Laboratory Research, Peer Review, General Science and Research, Environment, Community Development, Investigation, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Geographic Information Systems, Culture, World History

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cursos en línea: modelo para armar

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Organizational Skills, End User Training and Support, Interactive Design, Content Management, Quality Assurance, Digital Communications

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      240 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Innovation, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Chemistry, Electronics, Medical Equipment and Technology, Laboratory Research, Chemical Engineering, Creative Design, Biochemistry

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Improving your statistical inferences

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Scientific Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Quantitative Research, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Research, Data Collection, R Programming, Data Sharing, Probability Distribution

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Age of Cathedrals

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Architecture and Construction, Culture, World History, Higher Education, Economics, Storytelling, Architectural Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      492 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Project Management: Tools, Approaches, Behavioural Skills: Politecnico di Milano
    • High-Impact Business Writing: University of California, Irvine
    • Content, Advertising & Social IMC: Northwestern University
    • Regression Analysis: Simplify Complex Data Relationships: Google
    • Teach English Now! Capstone Project 2: Arizona State University
    • Strategy and Finance for the lifecycle of a Social Business: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
    • Competencias para la empleabilidad: Universidad Austral
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Rice University
    • Cursos en línea: modelo para armar: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part1: Technion - Israel Institute 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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