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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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      Coursera Project Network

      التسويق للمشاريع الصغيرة عبر موقع التواصل الإجتماعي فيسبوك

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Customer Communications Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Interactive eLearning and Assessment with Edulastic

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Drive Engagement, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Blended Learning, Teaching

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Legal Risk, Entrepreneurship, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Labor Law, Business Management, Human Resources, Business Administration, Compliance Management, Business, Contract Management, Organizational Structure, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Paralegals: Streamlining Legal Drafting

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Law Practice Management Software, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Data Security, Workflow Management, Litigation Support, Legal Risk, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Automation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compliance Management, Contract Review, Emerging Technologies, Quality Control

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Black Lives Matter

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Organizing, Diversity Awareness, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Sociology, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Demography, World History, Advocacy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Social Sciences, Research, Surveys, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Sample Size Determination, Higher Education, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Probability & Statistics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Arizona State University

      Chino básico: La etiqueta social en los negocios

      Skills you'll gain: Telephone Skills, Setting Appointments, Spanish Language, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Verbal Communication Skills, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Business Communication, Professional Networking, Scheduling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Informative Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Data Visualization, Technical Communication, Communication, Business Writing, Business Strategy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      EIT Digital

      I/O-efficient algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Theoretical Computer Science, Performance Tuning, Database Theory, Graph Theory

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Negotiation Skills and Effective Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Empathy, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      American Psychological Association

      Better Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Productivity, Style Guides, Communication, Diversity Awareness, Brainstorming, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Organizational Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      LearnKartS

      Advanced Kubernetes

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Scalability, Configuration Management, Application Deployment, YAML, Containerization, Continuous Deployment, Application Lifecycle Management

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    • التسويق للمشاريع الصغيرة عبر موقع التواصل الإجتماعي فيسبوك: Coursera Project Network
    • Interactive eLearning and Assessment with Edulastic: Coursera Project Network
    • Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
    • GenAI for Paralegals: Streamlining Legal Drafting: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Black Lives Matter: Johns Hopkins University
    • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Chino básico: La etiqueta social en los negocios: Arizona State University
    • Create Informative Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera Project Network
    • I/O-efficient algorithms: EIT Digital
    • Negotiation Skills and Effective Communication : Tecnológico de Monterrey

    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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