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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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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      People, Policy & Wetlands: Social Dimensions of Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Water Resources, Community Outreach, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Regulations, Cultural Sensitivity, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Discussion Facilitation, Environment

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      La noción de ética para la vida profesional

      Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Healthcare Ethics, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Foundations of Elasticsearch

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Data Mapping, Software Installation, Scalability, Query Languages, JSON, Data Management, Big Data

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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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      Zoho Corporation

      Zoho Sales Representative

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Account Management, Sales Management, Closing (Sales), Customer Relationship Management, Sales Presentation, Selling Techniques, Customer Acquisition Management, Sales Pipelines, Sales, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, General Sales Practices, Customer Relationship Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Strategy, Communication, Business Software, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Coaching educativo para ambientes de aprendizaje

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Conflict Management, Education and Training, Dealing With Ambiguity, Personal Development, Learning Strategies, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Culture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      التميز في خدمة وإسعاد المتعاملين

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer experience improvement, Customer Relationship Building, Telephone Skills, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Customer Engagement, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Advocacy, International Relations, Fundraising, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Coordinating, Strategic Partnership, Relationship Building, Accountability, Program Evaluation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Fase final de Marketing en redes sociales de Meta

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Presentations, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Project Closure, Marketing, Campaign Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Reporting, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Emotional Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Personal Development, Social Skills, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Self-Discipline, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Relationship Building

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Affairs, Media and Communications, Public Health, Social Studies, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Neurology, International Relations, Maternal Health, Economics, Laboratory Testing, Molecular Biology

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Columbia University

      Digital Case Method

      Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Videography, Adobe Premiere, Video Editing, Video Production, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Media Production, Content Creation, Multimedia, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Writing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Rethinking Logic: Surprising Science of Critical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Cognitive flexibility, Deductive Reasoning, Open Mindset, Scientific Methods, Independent Thinking, Decision Making, Science and Research, Cultural Diversity, Research, Lifelong Learning, Behavioral Economics, Social Sciences, Social Skills

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • People, Policy & Wetlands: Social Dimensions of Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • La noción de ética para la vida profesional: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    • Foundations of Elasticsearch: Packt
    • Zoho Sales Representative: Zoho Corporation
    • Coaching educativo para ambientes de aprendizaje: Universidades Anáhuac
    • التميز في خدمة وإسعاد المتعاملين: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Fase final de Marketing en redes sociales de Meta: Meta
    • Emotional Intelligence: Packt
    • In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown: University of Geneva

    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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