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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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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Ethics in Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Policies, Policy Development, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Social Sciences, International Relations

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Interviewing Best Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Full Cycle Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Employee Onboarding, Decision Making, Communication

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, International Relations, Social Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École normale supérieure

      Transiciones energéticas y ecológicas en los países del Sur

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Financial Systems, Governance, Environment, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Policy, International Relations, Economics, Public Policies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Designing and Implementing Your Coaching Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Organizational Change, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Performance Measurement, Change Management, Organizational Strategy, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Capstone: Create Value from Open Data

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Complex Problem Solving, Data Synthesis, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Value Propositions, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Presentations

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      UBITS

      Accountability y gestión del desempeño

      Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Employee Performance Management, Goal Setting, Performance Management, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Personal Development, Employee Engagement, Proactivity, Communication, Assertiveness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Deploy a website to Azure with Azure App Service

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Docker (Software), Containerization, ASP.NET, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Scalability, Microsoft Visual Studio, Web Applications, Integrated Development Environments

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Governance, Education and Training, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Immigration Law, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Social Justice, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Structuring Values in Modern China

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Ancient History, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Research, Science and Research, Political Sciences, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      ESG Communication for Inclusive Dialogue

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Stakeholder Engagement, Active Listening, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Reporting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Gobierno Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Data Management, Interoperability, Digital Transformation, Data Sharing, Public Administration, Governance, Public Key Infrastructure, Self Service Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Service Design, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Ethics in Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Interviewing Best Practices: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges: University of Copenhagen
    • Transiciones energéticas y ecológicas en los países del Sur: École normale supérieure
    • Designing and Implementing Your Coaching Strategy: University of California, Davis
    • Capstone: Create Value from Open Data: ESSEC Business School
    • Accountability y gestión del desempeño: UBITS
    • Deploy a website to Azure with Azure App Service: Microsoft
    • Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends: University of Geneva
    • Structuring Values in Modern China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    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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