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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 Leeds

      Essential Skills for Your Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professional Development, Communication, LinkedIn, Product Roadmaps, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback, Social Media Content, Adaptability

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      AI Ethics, Responsible Use, and Creativity

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Generative AI, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Legal Risk, Prompt Engineering, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Business Ethics, Analysis, Leadership

      4.7
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Using Rapid Prototyping in the Engineering Design Process

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Drawings, Prototyping, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Drawings, Technical Drawing, Conceptual Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI in Workforce Management

      Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Workforce Management, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Performance Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Process Automation, Business Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Employee Engagement, Strategic Planning, Resource Management, Process Optimization

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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dell

      Dell Technologies Technical Support Career Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Product Knowledge, Technical Support, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Customer Support, Product Support, Client Support, Help Desk Support, Customer Service, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Prioritization, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Test-Driven Development

      Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Code Review, Version Control, Maintainability, Test Case, Application Deployment, Test Automation, Software Development, Software Testing, Development Testing, Program Development, Integration Testing, Debugging, Git (Version Control System), Python Programming

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Searching for the Grand Paris

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Demography, Social Studies, Economic Development, Community Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Laws, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Culture, Sociology, Public Policies, Economics, Policy Development, Governance

      4.3
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Power Skills Essentials for Leading Project Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Social Skills, Professional Development, Conflict Management, Empathy, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Team Management, Resilience, Adaptability, Decision Making, Leadership, Stress Management, Communication, Critical Thinking

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Advocacy, International Relations, Fundraising, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Coordinating, Strategic Partnership, Relationship Building, Accountability, Program Evaluation

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      48 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Sales Strategies and Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Product Knowledge, Closing (Sales), Selling Techniques, Sales Process, Target Audience, Business-To-Consumer, Sales, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Persuasive Communication, Sales Strategy, Communication, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Building, Consumer Behaviour

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Marketing Digital: Desde SEO hasta Analítica de Datos

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Transformation, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Advertising, Customer experience strategy (CX), Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Customer Acquisition Management, Paid media, Lead Generation

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Insper

      Introdução à Ciência da Primeira Infância

      Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Welfare, Child Health, Child Development, Pediatrics, Human Development, Socioeconomics, Working With Children, Parent Communication, Social Sciences, Maternal Health, Nutrition and Diet, Primary Care, Preventative Care, Economics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Essential Skills for Your Career Development: University of Leeds
    • AI Ethics, Responsible Use, and Creativity: University of Michigan
    • Using Rapid Prototyping in the Engineering Design Process: Arizona State University
    • AI in Workforce Management: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Dell Technologies Technical Support Career Introduction: Dell
    • Test-Driven Development: LearnQuest
    • Searching for the Grand Paris: Sciences Po
    • Power Skills Essentials for Leading Project Teams: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Sales Strategies and Techniques: Coursera Instructor 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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