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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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    Find the Best Social Work Course for Your Goals

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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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      L&T EduTech

      Infrastructure for Transportation Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Building Information Modeling, Civil Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Public Works, Construction, Transportation Operations, Construction Management, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Building Design, Architectural Design, Design Specifications, Energy and Utilities, HVAC, Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Engineering Practices, Engineering Design Process, Laboratory Testing, Emerging Technologies

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      9 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 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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      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)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Understanding Corporate Communications

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communication, Business Communication, Public Relations, Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Strategies, Media Relations, Employee Engagement, Social Media

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Take Action: From Protest to Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Community Organizing, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Environmental Policy, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Social Media, Legal Strategy

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      Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Digital Wireframe with Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, User Interface (UI), Collaborative Software, Mockups, Prototyping, User Experience Design, User Accounts

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cambio Climático: México en el contexto de América Latina

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Environment, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Environmental Resource Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, International Relations, Health Disparities, Environmental Science, Mitigation, Water Resources, Economics, Systems Thinking, Vulnerability, Public Health

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yad Vashem

      El Holocausto: el abismo de la humanidad

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Educational Materials, Social Justice, Lesson Planning, European History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Demography

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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Clinical Natural Language Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Clinical Data Management, Health Informatics, R Programming, Unstructured Data, Data Processing, Medical Terminology

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      Edible Insects

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Food Safety and Sanitation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Innovation, Nutrition and Diet, Cultural Diversity, Packaging and Labeling, Environment, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Production Process, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Psychology of Group Behaviors: American Psychological Association
    • Blended Learning Toolkit: Columbia University
    • Infrastructure for Transportation Systems: L&T EduTech
    • 信息社会的机遇和挑战: University of Science and Technology of China
    • نماذج تقييم الأداء | Performance Management Models : Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Understanding Corporate Communications: Starweaver
    • Take Action: From Protest to Policy: Wesleyan University
    • Create a Digital Wireframe with Figma: Coursera Project Network
    • Cambio Climático: México en el contexto de América Latina: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • El Holocausto: el abismo de la humanidad: Yad Vashem

    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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