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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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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      Blockchain : enjeux et mécanismes cryptographiques

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, FinTech, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Transaction Processing, Authentications, Distributed Computing, Emerging Technologies, Data Structures, Data Integrity, Verification And Validation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      مهارات حل المسائل لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Communication, Time Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Communication, Virtual Teams, Leadership, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Program Management, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Presentations, Team Building

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Account Executives

      Skills you'll gain: Account Management, Generative AI Agents, Data Ethics, Sales Enablement, Proposal Development, Sales Management, Market Analysis, Market Trend, Client Services, Workflow Management, Prompt Engineering, Innovation, Business Ethics, Customer Relationship Management, Automation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Dark Data Basics - Understanding the Unknown

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Strategy, Unstructured Data, Data Storage, Data Access, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Collection

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Data science perspectives on pandemic management

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Monitoring, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Socioeconomics, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Affairs, Network Analysis, Data Collection

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Recognizing Team Members

      Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Leadership Development, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Open Mindset

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Communication Principles for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Internal Communications, Communication, Communication Strategies, Public Relations, Media Relations, Leadership, Brand Management, Employee Engagement, Crisis Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Putting Strengths to Work

      Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Teamwork, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Recognizing Others, Peer Review, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Coaching, Positivity, Self-Awareness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Generative AI: Shaping Work and Tasks

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Automation, Journalism, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Education and Training, Job Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Economics, Analysis

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Digital Strategies: Managing Sociotechnological Co-Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Machine Learning, Technology Solutions, Sociology, Social Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Social Justice, Innovation, Business Ethics, Change Management, Emerging Technologies, Human Computer Interaction, Policy Analysis, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Mastering Spring Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Java, Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Dependency Analysis, Maintainability, Software Architecture, Software Design, Testability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Blockchain : enjeux et mécanismes cryptographiques: Institut Mines-Télécom
    • مهارات حل المسائل لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة: The University of Sydney
    • Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers: University of Maryland, College Park
    • GenAI for Account Executives: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Dark Data Basics - Understanding the Unknown: Arizona State University
    • Data science perspectives on pandemic management: Politecnico di Milano
    • Recognizing Team Members: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Communication Principles for Leaders: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Putting Strengths to Work: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Generative AI: Shaping Work and Tasks: University of Michigan

    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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