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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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      Illinois Tech

      Leadership & Organization Design

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, People Management, Team Leadership, Team Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Innovation, Business Leadership, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Change, Cultural Diversity, Change Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Virtual Teams, Influencing, Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Business Communication

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      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Customer Personas in Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Customer Relationship Management, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Customer Data Management, Social Media Campaigns, Product Knowledge, Research

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      American Psychological Association

      Psychology of Group Behaviors

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Sociology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Social Sciences, Research

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Science and Technology of China

      信息社会的机遇和挑战

      Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Personal Development, Lifelong Learning, Self-Motivation, Willingness To Learn, Self-Awareness, Social Studies, Technology Roadmaps, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Automation, Trend Analysis, Data Storage

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Columbia University

      Blended Learning Toolkit

      Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Student Engagement, Curriculum Development, Digital Transformation, Web Design and Development, Live Streaming, Content Management, Planning, Research, Auditing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      The Merkle Tree and Cryptocurrencies

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Data Integrity, Data Structures, Transaction Processing, Network Security, Verification And Validation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      نماذج تقييم الأداء | Performance Management Models

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Goal Setting, Performance Appraisal, Employee Performance Management, Administrative Support, Performance Measurement, Management Training And Development, Process Improvement, Strategic Leadership, Operational Efficiency, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA)

      Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Qualitative Research, R Programming, Research Methodologies, Sampling (Statistics), Scatter Plots

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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Planification des mobilités

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Policy Development, Forecasting, Spatial Analysis, Needs Assessment, Demand Planning, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Prioritization, Consultative Approaches, Environmental Issue, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement

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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Google Calendar: Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Calendar Management, Google Workspace, Organizational Skills, Coordinating, Time Management, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Cloud Platforms, Communication

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      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Infosec

      Management

      Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Cyber Governance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Risk Management, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Technical Communication, Information Assurance, Security Strategy, Leadership and Management, Performance Measurement, Leadership, Program Management, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Account Executives

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Market Analysis, Account Management, Market Intelligence, Generative AI Agents, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Client Services, ChatGPT, Accountability, Business Writing, Forecasting, Business Ethics, Innovation, Automation, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Management

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Leadership & Organization Design: Illinois Tech
    • Create Customer Personas in Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Psychology of Group Behaviors: American Psychological Association
    • 信息社会的机遇和挑战: University of Science and Technology of China
    • Blended Learning Toolkit: Columbia University
    • The Merkle Tree and Cryptocurrencies: University of California, Irvine
    • نماذج تقييم الأداء | Performance Management Models : Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA): Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Planification des mobilités: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Google Calendar: Getting Started: Google Cloud

    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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