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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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      LearnKartS

      Workplace Ethics and Professionalism

      Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Courage, Strong Work Ethic, Personal Integrity, Professionalism, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Honesty, Decision Making, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Accountability, Adaptability, Self-Awareness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Instagram Insights: Crack the Algorithm

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Customer Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Epidemiology in Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Geographic Information Systems, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Community Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Investigation, Geospatial Mapping, Data Presentation, Biostatistics, Data Visualization Software, Risk Analysis, Program Evaluation, Technical Communication, Trend Analysis, System Monitoring, Statistics

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Freelance Editor Marketing: Attract Your Ideal Clients

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Social Media Strategy, Videography, Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Digital Content, Branding, Marketing Collateral, Portfolio Management, Promotional Strategies, Creativity

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Introduction to Public Speaking

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Peer Review, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Constructive Feedback, Non-Verbal Communication, Organizational Skills, Composure, Stress Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Get Started with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Jupyter, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Data Structures, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Analytical Skills, NumPy, Data Cleansing, Algorithms, Data Visualization

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Marketing Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Google Ads, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Online Advertising, A/B Testing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Web Analytics, Digital Advertising, Facebook, Campaign Management, Marketing Analytics, Return On Investment, Performance Measurement

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      Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Design Strategies, Design Elements And Principles, Grammar, Language Learning, English Language

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Inspired Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, Leadership Development, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Negotiation, Leadership, Visionary, Organizational Leadership, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Personal Development, Business Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Positivity, Compassion, Leadership and Management, Drive Engagement, Empathy, Empowerment

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Digital Transformation in Hospitality

      Skills you'll gain: Service Design, Change Management, Design Thinking, Social Media Campaigns, Performance Measurement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Innovation, Social Media Content, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Digital Marketing, Operational Efficiency, Leadership, Customer Engagement, Content Management, Search Engine Optimization

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Managing Hybrid & AI-Augmented Teams: The Future of Work

      Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Virtual Teams, Leadership Studies, Diversity and Inclusion, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Collaboration, Workflow Management, Telecommuting, Agile Methodology, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Instagram Growth: Boost Your Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Drive Engagement, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Customer Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement, Content Strategy, Storytelling, Scheduling, Content Creation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Workplace Ethics and Professionalism: LearnKartS
    • Instagram Insights: Crack the Algorithm: Coursera
    • Epidemiology in Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University
    • Freelance Editor Marketing: Attract Your Ideal Clients: Skillshare
    • Introduction to Public Speaking: University of Washington
    • Get Started with Python: Google
    • Marketing Digital: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment: Arizona State University
    • Inspired Leadership: Case Western Reserve University
    • Digital Transformation in Hospitality: Starweaver

    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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