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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

    • U

      University of Rochester

      The Power of Markets III: Input Markets and Promoting Efficiency

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Economics, Business Economics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Price Negotiation, Public Policies, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Climate change and Indigenous People and local communities

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Cultural Sensitivity, Governance, Natural Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Data Collection, Vulnerability, Fundraising

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Empoderamiento juvenil y Educación social

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Social Justice, Community Development, Empowerment, Social and Human Services, Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Pedagogy, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Multilevel Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data Modeling

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Mobile App Notifications, Databases, & Publishing

      Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, React Native, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Back-End Web Development, Android Development, Application Development, UI Components, Application Deployment, Operational Databases, Database Development, Databases, Product Support, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Performance Management, Marketing Strategies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Leadership, Clinical Leadership, Communication, Media and Communications, Emergency Response, Interpersonal Communications, Public Health, Crisis Intervention, Cultural Diversity, Stress Management, Healthcare Ethics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Database with the Modeling Tool in MySQL Workbench

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Free Trial
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      IBM

      AI Workflow: Enterprise Model Deployment

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), PySpark, Application Deployment, IBM Cloud, Machine Learning, Containerization, Data Science, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Scalability

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Droit International de l'Eau Douce

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Arbitration, Mediation, Environmental Laws, International Relations, Diplomacy, Environmental Regulations, Environment and Resource Management, Conflict Management, Case Law

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Fundamentos de Políticas Públicas

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Program Evaluation, Public Administration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      إدارة المشروع: أساسيات النجاح

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Project Management, Project Controls, Project Performance, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Team Building, Leadership, Knowledge Transfer, Stakeholder Communications, Performance Reporting, Communication, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Behavioral Design

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Human Centered Design, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Service Design, Social Sciences, Research Design, Decision Making, Psychology, Business Ethics

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Power of Markets III: Input Markets and Promoting Efficiency: University of Rochester
    • Climate change and Indigenous People and local communities: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Empoderamiento juvenil y Educación social: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Multilevel Modeling: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Mobile App Notifications, Databases, & Publishing: SkillUp EdTech
    • Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis: The State University of New York
    • Create a Database with the Modeling Tool in MySQL Workbench: Coursera Project Network
    • AI Workflow: Enterprise Model Deployment: IBM
    • Droit International de l'Eau Douce: University of Geneva
    • Fundamentos de Políticas Públicas: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    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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