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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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    • U

      University of Michigan

      Erfolgreich Verhandeln: Strategien und Fähigkeiten

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Conflict Management, Communication, Relationship Building, Decision Making, Sales Process, Planning, Business Ethics

      4.4
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      The Psychology of Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Persuasive Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategies and Tools to Mitigate Agricultural Risk

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Water Resources, Risk Management, Food and Beverage, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Environment and Resource Management, Insurance, Lease Contracts, Property Management, Marketing, Commercial Lending

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Social Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Behavioral Economics, Analytics, Network Analysis, Game Design, Social Sciences, Sociology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Research, Usability, Data Collection, Machine Learning, Psychology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Intro to Data Analytics, SQL, and EDA Using Python

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Analysis, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytics, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, Business Analytics, Pandas (Python Package), Big Data, Data Science, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, NumPy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Open Design

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Creativity, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Care: The First Step in Tech Innovation for Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Team Oriented, Ideation, Business Research, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Analysis, Customer Insights

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Establishing Team Purpose

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Team Leadership, Recognizing Others, Team Building, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Employee Engagement, Communication Strategies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Creative Design, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Software Visualization, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Predictive Analytics, Interactive Design, Debugging

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      كيفية بناء منظمة متعلمة|How to Build a Learning Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Knowledge Transfer, Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Willingness To Learn, Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness, Competitive Intelligence, Innovation, Employee Engagement, Market Share, Learning Strategies, Business Strategy, Leadership

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting started with Prezi for small businesses

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Presentations, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Promotional Materials, Brand Awareness, Marketing Design, Email Marketing, Branding, User Accounts

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Decoding AI: A Deep Dive into AI Models and Predictions

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Media and Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Erfolgreich Verhandeln: Strategien und Fähigkeiten: University of Michigan
    • The Psychology of Decision Making: American Psychological Association
    • Strategies and Tools to Mitigate Agricultural Risk: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Social Computing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Intro to Data Analytics, SQL, and EDA Using Python: University of Pennsylvania
    • Open Design: Duke University
    • Care: The First Step in Tech Innovation for Entrepreneurs: Arizona State University
    • Establishing Team Purpose: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python: University of Michigan
    • كيفية بناء منظمة متعلمة|How to Build a Learning Organization: Alfaisal University | KLD

    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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