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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 at Buffalo

      Advanced Manufacturing Enterprise

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Material Requirements Planning, Production Management, Data Integration, Business Process Management, Digital Transformation, Data Security, Internet Of Things, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      638 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Amsterdam

      Unraveling the Cycling City

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Public Policies, Qualitative Research, Environment and Resource Management, European History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      252 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New York Institute of Finance

      Introduction to Supply Chain Finance & Blockchain Technology

      Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Cash Flows, Business Metrics, Blockchain, FinTech, Supplier Management, Financial Services, Performance Measurement, Finance, Market Opportunities

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      296 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Visualization for Data Journalism

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Infographics, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Plotly, Matplotlib, Journalism, Graphing, Data Literacy, Color Theory, Data Manipulation, Design Elements And Principles

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Technical Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Business Writing, Non-Verbal Communication, Grammar, Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Writing, Communication, Public Speaking, Business Correspondence, Persuasive Communication, Rapport Building, Trustworthiness

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Healthcare Analytics Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Business Analytics, Analytics, Patient Safety, Health Care, Health Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Quantitative Research, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Peer Review, Data Collection

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDHEC Business School

      Science and Engineering of Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Energy and Utilities, Mitigation, Engineering, Systems Of Measurement, Environment, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Physics, Trend Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      237 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAP

      Designing an SAP Solution

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Design, User Feedback, Technical Consulting, Solution Design, Solution Architecture, SAP Applications, Technology Roadmaps, System Implementation, Business Requirements, Gap Analysis, Customer Engagement, Presentations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Public Works, Building Design, Civil Engineering, Economic Development, Construction, Pollution Prevention, Disabilities, Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      203 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Chile

      El desafío de Innovar en la Educación Superior

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Higher Education, Teaching, Classroom Management, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning

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

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Ley de protección de datos. Conoce tus derechos

      Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Governance, Data Sharing, Risk Management Framework

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      136 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Data Collection, Spreadsheet Software, Health Systems, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      197 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Advanced Manufacturing Enterprise: University at Buffalo
    • Unraveling the Cycling City: University of Amsterdam
    • Introduction to Supply Chain Finance & Blockchain Technology: New York Institute of Finance
    • Visualization for Data Journalism: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Technical Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Healthcare Analytics Essentials : Northeastern University
    • Science and Engineering of Climate Change: EDHEC Business School
    • Designing an SAP Solution: SAP
    • Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction: Johns Hopkins University
    • El desafío de Innovar en la Educación Superior: Universidad de Chile

    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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