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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

      Promptly for Beginners: Build a Generative AI App

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, User Interface (UI), Automation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Project Management in Healthcare : Tools and Tactics

      Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Coordination, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Project Risk Management, Workflow Management, Project Management, Performance Measurement, Project Implementation, Collaborative Software, Operational Efficiency, Collaboration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Engaging Presentations with Easelly

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Analyzing Macro-Environmental Factors Using Creately

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Analysis, Risk Analysis, New Business Development, Sales Presentations, Threat Management, Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategies, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Assimilating into Your New Job

      Skills you'll gain: New Hire Orientations, Employee Onboarding, Planning, Proactivity, Business Planning, Expectation Management, Contingency Planning, File Management, Goal Setting, Professional Networking, Resource Utilization, Professionalism, Relationship Building, Business Writing, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Social Determinants of Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Health, Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Informatics, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, R Programming, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Visualization

      4.6
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

      Making the Case for Robotic Process Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Accounting and Finance Software, Project Planning, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Business Process, Information Systems, Business Metrics, Digital Transformation, Change Management

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      The Business Case for ESG

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Corporate Strategy, Sustainability Reporting, Business Reporting, Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Business Strategy, Data Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Financial Reporting, Stakeholder Communications, Value Propositions, Financial Analysis

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Shell Script, Unix, Scripting, File Management, Scripting Languages

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Sound and Sonification Design for Interactive Learning Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, Multimedia, Prototyping, Usability, Design, Usability Testing, Music, Design Thinking, User Research, Data Mapping, Simulations

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Promptly for Beginners: Build a Generative AI App: Coursera Project Network
    • Project Management in Healthcare : Tools and Tactics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Create Engaging Presentations with Easelly: Coursera Project Network
    • Analyzing Macro-Environmental Factors Using Creately: Coursera Project Network
    • Assimilating into Your New Job: Coursera Project Network
    • Psychology of Group Behaviors: American Psychological Association
    • Introduction to Social Determinants of Health: University of Minnesota
    • Making the Case for Robotic Process Automation: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
    • The Business Case for ESG: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
    • Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps: 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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