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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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      SAE Institute México

      Distribución digital de la música independiente

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Publishing, Digital Content, Digital Media Strategy, Music, Product Promotion, Marketing Channel, Commercialization, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Revenue Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of California, Davis

      Digital Trends: AI, Metaverse, Persuasive Tech & Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Assets, Digital Marketing, Artificial Neural Networks, Social Media, Web Development, Deep Learning, Persuasive Communication, Human Computer Interaction, Machine Learning, Business Ethics, Algorithms, Cryptography, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      Mieux comprendre l'ESS pour mieux en parler

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Communication Strategies, Governance, Journalism, Community Development, Innovation, Corporate Sustainability, Social Sciences, Stakeholder Engagement, Economics, Business Modeling

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Crea una cuenta de negocio en Instagram

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Facebook, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Online Advertising

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Construction Management Project Delivery Methods & Contracts

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Bidding, Value Engineering, Project Closure, Construction, Risk Management, Contract Management, Architecture and Construction, Procurement, Project Design, Project Management, Feasibility Studies, Cost Reduction, Subcontracting

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Programs, Systems Thinking, Socioeconomics, Community Organizing, Cultural Diversity, Program Evaluation, Training Programs, Storytelling, Persuasive Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Voxy

      Low Intermediate English: Personal Growth & Well-Being

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Goal Setting, Nutrition and Diet, English Language, Professional Development, Personal Development, Productivity, Self-Awareness, Language Learning, Time Management, Resilience, Grammar, Vocabulary, Communication

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Striking Real Estate Instagram Posts in Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Real Estate

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      É

      École normale supérieure

      Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Governance, Socioeconomics, Environment, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Systems Thinking, Environmental Policy, Finance, Advocacy, Economics, Lobbying, International Relations, Public Policies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      IBM

      Build Multimodal Generative AI Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, OpenAI, Image Analysis, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Natural Language Processing, Web Applications, Computer Vision, Flask (Web Framework)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Packt

      The Complete Ethical Hacking Course

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, OSI Models, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Wireless Networks, Application Security, Network Monitoring, Linux, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Vulnerability Assessments, General Networking, Security Awareness, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Command-Line Interface, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Enhance Student Learning with Interactive Lessons in Nearpod

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Blended Learning, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Lesson Planning, Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Google Workspace

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Distribución digital de la música independiente: SAE Institute México
    • Digital Trends: AI, Metaverse, Persuasive Tech & Blockchain: University of California, Davis
    • Mieux comprendre l'ESS pour mieux en parler: ESSEC Business School
    • Crea una cuenta de negocio en Instagram: Coursera Project Network
    • Construction Management Project Delivery Methods & Contracts: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces: Wesleyan University
    • Low Intermediate English: Personal Growth & Well-Being: Voxy
    • Create Striking Real Estate Instagram Posts in Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries: École normale supérieure
    • Build Multimodal Generative AI Applications: IBM

    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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