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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 Colorado Boulder

      Rapid Prototyping of Embedded Interface Designs

      Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Interaction Design, Usability, Embedded Systems, Human Computer Interaction, Internet Of Things, HTML and CSS, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Wireless Networks, Operating Systems

      3.7
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Copilot for Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, AI Personalization, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Microsoft Teams, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales, Generative AI Agents, Sales Presentations, Collaborative Software, Email Marketing, Microsoft Outlook, Communication, Cloud-Based Integration, Customer Relationship Building, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Technology Strategies, Automation, Negotiation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École normale supérieure

      Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, Economics, Governance, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, International Finance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Positive Thinking and Thriving

      Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Mindfulness, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Stress Management, Professional Development

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Pensamiento de diseño para la innovación

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Storytelling, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Human Centered Design, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Data Visualization, Business Modeling, A/B Testing, Adaptability, Peer Review

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea piezas para redes sociales usando Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Content Creation, Social Media, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Instagram, Design Elements And Principles, Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      112 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Leveraging Generative AI for Social Impact Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Service Improvement, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Content Creation, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Automation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Mobile App Notifications, Databases, & Publishing

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, Flutter (Software), Cross Platform Development, Apple iOS, Android Development, Databases, Application Deployment, Marketing Strategies, User Interface (UI) Design, Promotional Strategies, Database Management, Google Analytics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Interactive Brokers

      ESG Investing: Setting Standards & Conducting Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Analysis, Corporate Sustainability, Financial Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Services, Sustainability Reporting, Investments, Financial Market, Governance, Portfolio Management, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Get Started with Facebook Ads Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Account Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Dashboard

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Contexto de Negocios en LATAM: Factores Políticos, Sociales y Económicos

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, International Finance, Business Economics, World History, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Economics, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Social Sciences, Labor Relations, Socioeconomics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

      Transforming Life and Organizations in the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Organizational Change, Technology Strategies, Business Priorities, Organizational Strategy, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Rapid Prototyping of Embedded Interface Designs: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Copilot for Sales: Microsoft
    • Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries: École normale supérieure
    • Positive Thinking and Thriving: Arizona State University
    • Pensamiento de diseño para la innovación: University of Virginia
    • Crea piezas para redes sociales usando Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Leveraging Generative AI for Social Impact Organizations: University of Michigan
    • Mobile App Notifications, Databases, & Publishing: SkillUp EdTech
    • ESG Investing: Setting Standards & Conducting Analysis: Interactive Brokers
    • Get Started with Facebook Ads Manager: Coursera Project Network

    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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