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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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      University of California San Diego

      Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Technical Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Comedy, Conflict, and Community

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Lecturing, Creativity, Community Outreach, Instructional Strategies, European History

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Calculus through Data & Modelling: Techniques of Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Probability, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Communication, Business Writing, Writing, Crisis Management, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Public Speaking, Storytelling

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Coursera Project Network

      AI Content Creation with DALL-E: Visual SEO Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Web Content, Content Creation, Keyword Research, ChatGPT, Web Analytics and SEO

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      أخلاقيات وآداب السلوك في الأعمال

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trustworthiness, Strong Work Ethic, Honesty, Personal Integrity, Cultural Sensitivity, Emotional Intelligence, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Fundamentos de analítica de datos educativos

      Skills you'll gain: Data Collection, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Education Software and Technology, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Learning Management Systems, Analytics, Looker (Software), Data Analysis, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Visualization Software, Information Privacy, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Analytics, Data Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      إنشاء صفحة لنكدين إحترافية

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Dashboard, Social Media, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Professionalism

      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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      Kennesaw State University

      Customer Centricity with Professor Jagdish Sheth

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Trustworthiness, Expectation Management, Corporate Sustainability, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Customer experience strategy (CX), Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Human Resource Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Consultative Approaches, Diversity Marketing, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Target Market, Innovation, Socioeconomics, Business Ethics, Environmental Management Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Macroeconomics: Foundations and Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Economic Development, International Finance, Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Economics, Supply And Demand, Socioeconomics, Estimation, Fiscal Management, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Market Dynamics, Accounting, Policy Development, Growth Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

      Financial Markets and Instruments

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Decision Making, Finance, Business Valuation, Capital Markets, Return On Investment, Equities, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Investments, Risk Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cash Flows, Social Sciences

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects: University of California San Diego
    • William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Comedy, Conflict, and Community: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Calculus through Data & Modelling: Techniques of Integration: Johns Hopkins University
    • Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Structuring Values in Modern China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • AI Content Creation with DALL-E: Visual SEO Strategy: Coursera Project Network
    • أخلاقيات وآداب السلوك في الأعمال: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Fundamentos de analítica de datos educativos: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    • إنشاء صفحة لنكدين إحترافية: Coursera Project Network
    • Customer Centricity with Professor Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University

    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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