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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

      Corporate Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Corporate Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Sustainability, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Global Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Governance, Strategic Partnership, Business Ethics, Value Propositions, New Business Development, International Finance

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Introduction to Complex Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Graphing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of New Mexico

      Administración Estratégica y Emprendedora

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Metrics, Organizational Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Performance Measurement, Business Management, Market Dynamics, Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Market Intelligence, Innovation, Marketing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Conflict Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Adaptability, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      445 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Akamai Network Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Database Design, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, MySQL

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      253 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Data Privacy Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Journalism, Emerging Technologies, Media and Communications, Internet Of Things, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      683 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of London

      Business Sustainability in the Circular Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Reverse Logistics, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Issue, Waste Minimization, Environmental Regulations, Business Strategies, Socioeconomics, Logistics Management, Employee Engagement, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      234 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Web Design: Wireframes to Prototypes

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mockups, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Web Language, HTML and CSS, Typography

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      869 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Lausanne

      Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Report Writing, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Verification And Validation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      511 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Salesforce

      Lead Management in Salesforce

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Development, Salesforce, Lead Generation, Sales Support, Sales Pipelines, Sales Enablement, Campaign Management, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      363 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Data Analytics Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Large Language Modeling, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Analytics, Business Requirements, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Giving Helpful Feedback

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Recognizing Others, Team Motivation, Tactfulness, Performance Review, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Staff Management, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, Creativity, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Corporate Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Complex Analysis: Wesleyan University
    • Administración Estratégica y Emprendedora: University of New Mexico
    • Conflict Transformation: Emory University
    • Akamai Network Engineering: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
    • Data Privacy Fundamentals: Northeastern University
    • Business Sustainability in the Circular Economy: University of London
    • Web Design: Wireframes to Prototypes: California Institute of the Arts
    • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
    • Lead Management in Salesforce: Salesforce

    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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