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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 Amsterdam

      Basic Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistics, Scientific Methods, R Programming

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Operations Management

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Process Management, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Workflow Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Capacity Planning, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, Statistical Process Controls, Process Flow Diagrams, Resource Utilization, Root Cause Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Discover the Art of Prompting

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Technical Writing, Content Creation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Learning with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Learning Strategies, AI Personalization, Lifelong Learning, Human Learning, Adult Learning Principles, Willingness To Learn, Artificial Intelligence, Student-Centred Learning, Generative AI, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Infographics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Effective Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Team Building, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Social Skills, Trustworthiness, Non-Verbal Communication, Virtual Teams, Business Correspondence, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Self-Awareness, Adaptability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Shopify eCommerce Ads Masterclass: Setup & Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Facebook, Google Ads, Sales Process, Paid media, Digital Advertising, Instagram, Advertising, Budget Management, E-Commerce, Social Media, Target Audience

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Academic Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Editing, Research, Creative Thinking, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Deductive Reasoning, Brainstorming, Communication, Information Management, Analytical Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Ethical Standards And Conduct, English Language, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Digital Communications, Productivity

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      University of Toronto

      Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Collaboration, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Telecommuting

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      Meta

      Version Control

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Unix Commands, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Linux Commands, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Collaborative Software, File Management, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Web Development

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      Meta

      Advertising with Meta

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Campaign Management, Target Audience, Performance Analysis, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Facebook, Instagram, Paid media, Bidding, Social Media, Budget Management, Social Media Marketing

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      University of Geneva

      Genre : quels enjeux ? Violences, globalisation, biomédecine, sexualités.

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Sociology, Social Sciences, World History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Research Methodologies, Economics

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Artificial Intelligence in Government

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Natural Language Processing, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Organizational Effectiveness, Scalability, Organizational Change, Technical Consulting, Operational Efficiency, Technology Strategies, Performance Measurement, Procurement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Basic Statistics: University of Amsterdam
    • Introduction to Operations Management: University of Pennsylvania
    • Discover the Art of Prompting: Google
    • Learning with AI: Politecnico di Milano
    • Effective Communication Skills: LearnKartS
    • Shopify eCommerce Ads Masterclass: Setup & Fundamentals: Skillshare
    • Academic Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
    • Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age: University of Toronto
    • Version Control: Meta
    • Advertising with Meta: Meta

    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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