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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

      GIS: Geographic Information Systems for Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Datamaps, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Environmental Monitoring, Heat Maps, Data Visualization, Forecasting, Trend Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      Observational Methods and Qualitative Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Research, Data Collection, Culture, Psychology, Anthropology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Interactive Brokers

      ESG Data & Accountability

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Data, Investments, Data Collection, Due Diligence, Big Data, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Market, Business Ethics, Corporate Sustainability, Accountability, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Lausanne

      La science forensique au tribunal: témoin digne de foi ?

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Court Systems, Report Writing, Laboratory Testing, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Scientific Methods, Deductive Reasoning, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Paralegals: Streamlining Legal Drafting

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Generative AI, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Operational Efficiency, Artificial Intelligence, Productivity Software, Automation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Security, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Performance Domains in Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Performance, Project Management Life Cycle, Team Management, Solution Delivery, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Team Building, Scheduling, Project Management, Performance Measurement, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Resource Management, Resource Allocation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Avatar Psychology for Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Design, Animation and Game Design, User Experience Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Psychology, Virtual Environment, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Design Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Strategic Communication, Innovation, Professional Development, Target Audience

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      Packt

      Handling Difficult Conversations

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Assertiveness, Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Interpersonal Communications, De-escalation Techniques, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Empathy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alibaba Cloud Academy

      Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Network Security, General Networking, Network Architecture, Data Security, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Operating Systems, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Management, Encryption

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kotter

      The 4 Core Change Principles

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Development, Business Transformation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, People Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership Development, Leadership, Drive Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Engagement, Lifelong Learning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading the Circular and Sustainable Business

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Business Transformation, Leadership, Environmental Resource Management, Empowerment, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Accounting, Marketing, Communication

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • GIS: Geographic Information Systems for Sustainability: University of Michigan
    • Observational Methods and Qualitative Data Analysis: American Psychological Association
    • ESG Data & Accountability: Interactive Brokers
    • La science forensique au tribunal: témoin digne de foi ? : University of Lausanne
    • GenAI for Paralegals: Streamlining Legal Drafting: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Performance Domains in Project Management: Microsoft
    • Avatar Psychology for Designers: Michigan State University
    • Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Handling Difficult Conversations: Packt
    • Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud: Alibaba Cloud Academy

    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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