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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

      Typescript in React: Get started

      Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Javascript, React.js, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Web Development Tools

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Inteligencia Artificial Generativa para Docentes

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, AI Personalization, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Amsterdam

      Try RRI! A guide for Responsible Research and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Experimentation, Risk Management, Innovation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Collaboration, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      PepsiCo

      PepsiCo: Water Stewardship

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Hydraulics, Civil Engineering, Environmental Laws, Natural Resource Management, Strategic Planning, Governance, Strategic Thinking, Forecasting, Environmental Science, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Quantitative Research, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Engineering, Supply Chain, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Western Australia

      Recruiting for Diversity and Inclusion

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Workforce Planning, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Sourcing, Human Resource Strategy, Interviewing Skills, Data Collection, Talent Acquisition, Employee Onboarding, Organizational Effectiveness, Professional Networking, Job Analysis, Business Metrics, LinkedIn, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Improving Content Mastery with Quizlet

      Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Curriculum Planning, Developing Training Materials, Interactive Learning, Organizational Skills, Student Engagement, Education Software and Technology, Learning Strategies, Test Tools, Drive Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universitat de Barcelona

      THINK GLOBAL: TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE (IDP-ICE)

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Research, Research Methodologies, Student-Centred Learning, Surveys, Pedagogy, Diversity Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Projeto Aplicado - Introdução a Gestão de Projetos

      Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Timelines, Project Planning, Scheduling, Cost Estimation, Project Coordination, Budgeting, Risk Management, Writing, Peer Review

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Michigan State University

      Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolio

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Report Writing, Investigation, Research, Peer Review, Content Creation, Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Writing, Multimedia

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Gestão de Marca & Crise de Imagem

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Branding, Brand Strategy, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Management Information Systems, Risk Management, Communication, Auditing, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Working with Subqueries in SQL

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Query Languages

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      Welcome to Munich

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Language Learning, Student Support and Services, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Planning, Learning Strategies, Resourcefulness, Adaptability, Social Skills

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Typescript in React: Get started: Coursera Project Network
    • Inteligencia Artificial Generativa para Docentes: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Try RRI! A guide for Responsible Research and Innovation: University of Amsterdam
    • PepsiCo: Water Stewardship: PepsiCo
    • Recruiting for Diversity and Inclusion: University of Western Australia
    • Improving Content Mastery with Quizlet: Coursera Project Network
    • THINK GLOBAL: TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE (IDP-ICE): Universitat de Barcelona
    • Projeto Aplicado - Introdução a Gestão de Projetos: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolio: Michigan State University
    • Gestão de Marca & Crise de Imagem: Fundação Instituto de Administração

    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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