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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a value proposition canvas in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Value Propositions, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Business Modeling, Presentations, Product Knowledge, Business Planning, Marketing, Collaborative Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      American Psychological Association

      Less Stress, Better Health

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Behavioral Health, Scientific Methods, Social Skills, Problem Solving, Biology, Cardiology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      ESG Challenges and Solutions for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Accountability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Overcoming Objections, Regulatory Requirements, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Advocacy, Corporate Strategy, Change Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Explore Management Concepts through Metaphor and Music

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership, Music, Drive Engagement, Human Relations Movement, Business Management, Storytelling, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Productivity, Innovation, Writing and Editing, Employee Engagement, Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Creating Engaging Content for Instagram

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Photography, Branding, Photo Editing, Social Media Campaigns, Brand Awareness, Drive Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Responsible AI for Mental Health

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Mental Health, Artificial Intelligence, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Natural Language Processing, Healthcare Ethics, Psychotherapy, Patient Assistance, Mental Health Therapies, Information Privacy, Diversity Awareness, Data Security, Risk Mitigation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      Formação sobre a COVID-19 para Profissionais de Saúde

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Critical Care, Telehealth, Emergency and Intensive Care, Patient Treatment, Infection Control, Medical Ultrasonography, Patient Education and Support, Patient Evaluation, Vital Signs

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Developing a Programme Management Blueprint with ClickUp

      Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Program Management, Timelines, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management Software, Process Development, Risk Management, Governance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Google Sheets: Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Data Sharing, Collaborative Software, Spreadsheet Software, Cloud Computing, Communication

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Création de Designs Marketing avec Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Marketing, Branding, Multimedia, Brand Management, Dashboard

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Thought Experiments: An introduction to philosophy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Systems Thinking, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Discussion Facilitation, Sociology, Qualitative Research

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      C++ Class Development

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Architecture, Software Design, Programming Principles, Application Development, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Create a value proposition canvas in Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • Less Stress, Better Health: American Psychological Association
    • ESG Challenges and Solutions for Business: Duke University
    • Explore Management Concepts through Metaphor and Music: University of London
    • Creating Engaging Content for Instagram: Coursera
    • Responsible AI for Mental Health: Northeastern University
    • Formação sobre a COVID-19 para Profissionais de Saúde: Stanford University
    • Developing a Programme Management Blueprint with ClickUp: Coursera Project Network
    • Google Sheets: Getting Started: Google Cloud
    • Création de Designs Marketing avec Canva: Coursera Project Network

    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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