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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Evaluating Student Understanding with Socrative

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Real Time Data

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Circular Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Waste Minimization, Environment and Resource Management, Resource Utilization, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Business Transformation, Reverse Logistics, Digital Transformation, Operational Excellence, Product Lifecycle Management, Environmental Management Systems, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Modeling, Business Technologies, Business Strategies, Resource Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Innovation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

      Ciudades en Transición

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment, Public Health, Culture, Digital Transformation, Diversity Awareness, Governance, Environmental Science, Transportation Operations, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      The University of Tokyo

      Adapting to the Effects of Climate Change on Quality of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Mitigation, Environmental Resource Management, Community Development, Disaster Recovery, Environmental Policy, Environment, Risk Management Framework, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Simulation and Simulation Software

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Simplilearn

      ROI-Driven Digital Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Analytics, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Web Analytics, Paid media, Marketing Effectiveness, Pay Per Click Advertising, Return On Investment, Performance Analysis, Campaign Management, Google Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media Campaigns, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Automation

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Descriptive Analytics, Social Sciences, Demography, Analytics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Trend Analysis, Sociology, Anthropology, World History, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Cultural Diversity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crie artes para redes sociais usando Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media, Multimedia, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design, Animations, Editing, Marketing, Presentations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
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      University of Geneva

      Ebola : Vaincre ensemble !

      Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Media and Communications, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Healthcare Ethics, Mathematical Modeling, Research, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Medical Science and Research, Public Health, Pharmaceuticals, International Relations, Pharmacology, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Microbiology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Blogging Course

      Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Performance Analysis, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, WordPress, Promotional Strategies, Digital Publishing, Web Content, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Content Management, Customer Engagement, Email Marketing, Calendar Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create social media content with Prezi

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Content Marketing, Social Media, Presentations, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Brand Awareness, Marketing Materials, Instagram, Digital Marketing, Facebook, LinkedIn, Graphic Design

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Imperial College London

      What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Biology, Pharmacology

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Evaluating Student Understanding with Socrative: Coursera Project Network
    • The Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Ciudades en Transición: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
    • Google Calendar: Getting Started: Google Cloud
    • Adapting to the Effects of Climate Change on Quality of Life: The University of Tokyo
    • ROI-Driven Digital Marketing Analytics: Simplilearn
    • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Crie artes para redes sociais usando Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Ebola : Vaincre ensemble !: University of Geneva
    • Blogging Course: Simplilearn

    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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