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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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      Imperial College London

      Applying Participatory Approaches in Public Health Settings

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Community Health, Diversity Awareness, Health Policy, Patient Education and Support, Community Outreach, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Set Up a Facebook Group

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Drive Engagement, Promotional Strategies

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Welfare, Public Health, Public Safety and National Security, Epidemiology, Family Medicine, Community Health, Health Policy, School Psychology, Risk Analysis, Program Evaluation, Mental Health, Research

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Felicidad y Calidad de Vida

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Gerontology, Child Development, Relationship Building, Socioeconomics, Personal Development, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Interpersonal Communications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Transforming Your Company's Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Digital Transformation, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Transformation, Data Literacy, Infographics, Persuasive Communication, Customer experience strategy (CX), Employee Engagement, Data Strategy, Data Science, Storytelling, Analytics, Influencing, Agile Methodology, Organizational Change, Business Analytics, Leadership

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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Analytical Mechanics for Spacecraft Dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Vibrations, Mechanics, Finite Element Methods, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Calculus

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to create business cards using Adobe Photoshop

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Color Theory, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, File Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Organizaciones data-driven: principios y prácticas

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Governance, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Data Strategy, Process Mapping, Performance Improvement, Data Visualization Software, Data Management, Agile Project Management, Business Intelligence, Data Infrastructure, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Leadership, Data Literacy, Project Management, Risk Management, Data Analysis, Business Analytics

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Marketing with Zapier & ChatGPT: Automated Content Calendars

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Sheets, Calendar Management, ChatGPT, Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Prompt Engineering, Social Media Content, Automation, Content Strategy

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      GO Programming for Everyone: Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Software Testing, Computer Science, C (Programming Language), Integration Testing, Debugging, System Programming, Software Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Gérer les crises de demain

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Performance Management, Business Continuity, Risk Management, Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Communication, Communication, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Sustainable Business Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Business Reporting, Environmental Management Systems, Business Transformation, Business Management, Business Strategies, Business Operations, Operational Efficiency, Supply Chain, Supplier Performance Management, Risk Mitigation, Governance, Environmental Policy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Applying Participatory Approaches in Public Health Settings: Imperial College London
    • How to Set Up a Facebook Group : Coursera Project Network
    • Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens: University of Michigan
    • Felicidad y Calidad de Vida : Universidad de Palermo
    • Transforming Your Company's Data Analytics: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Analytical Mechanics for Spacecraft Dynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • How to create business cards using Adobe Photoshop: Coursera Project Network
    • Organizaciones data-driven: principios y prácticas: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Marketing with Zapier & ChatGPT: Automated Content Calendars: Coursera Project Network
    • GO Programming for Everyone: Part 2: University of California, Santa Cruz

    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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