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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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      University of Michigan

      Applied Machine Learning in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Random Forest Algorithm

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Strategic Management

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Global Marketing, Market Share

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Introduction to Back-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), Front-End Web Development, Responsive Web Design, JavaScript Frameworks, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Full-Stack Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), General Networking, Back-End Web Development, React.js, Web Servers

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Emotional Intelligence: Cultivating Immensely Human Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Mentorship, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Coaching, Empathy, Leadership Development, Team Performance Management, Resilience, Team Building

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      459 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Manchester

      Global Health and Humanitarianism

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Health Care, Health Systems, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations, Infectious Diseases, Policy Analysis, Vulnerability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Migrations internationales : un enjeu mondial

      Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, World History, International Relations, Environmental Issue, European History, Social Sciences, Governance, Demography, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Policy Development, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Public Policies, Economic Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Branding

      4.6
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Lausanne

      Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Culture, Social Sciences, Sociology, Arbitration, Cultural Diversity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Behavioral Economics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      364 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      La Philanthropie : Comprendre et Agir

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Tax, Innovation, Program Evaluation, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Decision-Making, Sociology, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Introduction to Computer Science and Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Arithmetic, Javascript, Computer Networking, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction, Hardware Architecture, Program Development, Computer Graphics, Operating Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Programming, Problem Management, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Ciudades en crisis y nuevas políticas urbanas

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Community Development, Social Justice, Innovation, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Digital Transformation, Governance, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      240 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economic Development, Game Theory, Financial Policy, Cost Accounting, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Business Metrics, Public Policies, Operating Cost, Performance Metric, International Finance, Fiscal Management, Consumer Behaviour, Investments, Labor Relations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      111 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Applied Machine Learning in Python: University of Michigan
    • Strategic Management: Copenhagen Business School
    • Introduction to Back-End Development: Meta
    • Emotional Intelligence: Cultivating Immensely Human Interactions: University of Michigan
    • Global Health and Humanitarianism: University of Manchester
    • Migrations internationales : un enjeu mondial: Sciences Po
    • Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing Designs: Coursera Project Network
    • Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences: University of Lausanne
    • La Philanthropie : Comprendre et Agir: ESSEC Business School
    • Introduction to Computer Science and Programming: University of London

    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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