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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

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Environmental Science, Complex Problem Solving, Solution Delivery, Environment, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Policy, Economics

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      665 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of North Texas

      Management Foundations in the Hospitality Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Employee Training, Human Resources Management and Planning, Performance Appraisal, Leadership and Management, Team Motivation, Training Programs, Human Resources, Customer experience improvement, Recruitment, Employee Performance Management, Human Resource Strategy, Legal Risk, Employee Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Job Analysis, Interviewing Skills

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Minnesota

      Recommender Systems: Evaluation and Metrics

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Metric, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, Usability Testing, A/B Testing, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Customer Engagement

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      235 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      R

      Rice University

      Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Operating Cost, Policy Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Azure DevOps Boards

      Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Azure DevOps, Backlogs, Issue Tracking, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      610 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      L&T EduTech

      BIM Fundamentals for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Engineering Documentation, Architectural Design, 3D Modeling, Facility Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Technical Standard, HVAC, Electrical Systems, Plumbing, User Interface (UI)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      L

      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Governance, Culture, Social Studies, World History, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Court Systems, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      787 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Teaching, Education and Training, Curriculum Planning, Student Engagement, Quality Assessment, Surveys, Instructional Strategies, Peer Review, Performance Reporting, Reliability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      F

      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Comércio Internacional

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, International Finance, Transportation Operations, International Relations, Transportation Management, Tax Laws, General Shipping and Receiving, Logistics, Export Control, Competitive Analysis, Global Marketing, Insurance, Payment Systems, Risk Management, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Shipping and Receiving, Supply Chain, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Developing a Systems Mindset

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Systems Thinking, Rapport Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Complex Problem Solving, Diversity Awareness, Consultative Approaches, Project Management, Collaboration, Critical Thinking

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Adobe Photoshop for Beginners: Generative AI Images

      Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Data Import/Export, Adobe Creative Cloud, Image Analysis, Editing, Graphic Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Michigan

      Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Geographic Information Systems, Organizational Change, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Geospatial Mapping, Culture Transformation, Spatial Data Analysis, Datamaps, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Sustainability, Spatial Analysis, Organizational Leadership, Systems Thinking, Health Equity, Environmental Laws

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development: University of Michigan
    • Management Foundations in the Hospitality Industry: University of North Texas
    • Recommender Systems: Evaluation and Metrics: University of Minnesota
    • Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You: Rice University
    • Getting Started with Azure DevOps Boards: Coursera Project Network
    • BIM Fundamentals for Engineers: L&T EduTech
    • Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction to Student Assessment: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Comércio Internacional: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Developing a Systems Mindset: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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