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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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    • P

      Peking University

      家庭社会学导论

      Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Sociology, Social Sciences, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Data Collection, Interviewing Skills

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Foundations of Professional Identity

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Business Ethics, Professionalism, Decision Making, Strong Work Ethic, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trustworthiness, Personal Development, Communication, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Macquarie University

      Create video, audio and infographics for online learning

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Infographics, Multimedia, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Design Thinking, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      MathWorks

      Modeling and Simulation with Simulink

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Engineering Practices, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Performance Tuning, Matlab

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      The University of Melbourne

      The French Revolution

      Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      324 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Branding, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Marketing Design, Marketing, Content Creation, Web Design and Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      357 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Meta

      Meta Marketing Science Certification Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Marketing Analytics, Registration, Digital Marketing, Data Analysis, Professional Networking, Statistical Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      212 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Communication as a Technical Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Business Communication, Communication, Rapport Building, Trustworthiness, Team Management, Technical Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII)

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Case Management, Safety Assurance, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Persuasive Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Starweaver

      Fundamentals of Effective Team Management

      Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, People Management, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Employee Performance Management, Time Management, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Washington

      Lesson | Business English Skills: Introducing Yourself in Business Settings

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Communication, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      220 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Generative AI and ESG

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Generative AI, Data Ethics, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Sustainability Reporting, Business Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Product Development, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • 家庭社会学导论: Peking University
    • Foundations of Professional Identity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Create video, audio and infographics for online learning : Macquarie University
    • Modeling and Simulation with Simulink : MathWorks
    • The French Revolution: The University of Melbourne
    • Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix: Coursera Project Network
    • Meta Marketing Science Certification Exam: Meta
    • Communication as a Technical Leader: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII): Johns Hopkins University
    • Fundamentals of Effective Team Management: Starweaver

    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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