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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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    Find the Best Social Work Course for Your Goals

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Transformación digital de Gobiernos

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Talent Management, Project Design, Interoperability, Governance, User Centered Design, Data Management, Program Evaluation, Public Administration, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Security, Data Sharing, Big Data, Technology Strategies, Business Transformation, Process Improvement, Emerging Technologies, Project Management, Tax

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Importing Data in the Tidyverse

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Web Scraping, Tidyverse (R Package), JSON, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Relational Databases, Extensible Markup Language (XML), R Programming, Databases, SQL, Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Data Structures, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV)

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Patient Safety, Adaptability, Project Planning, Communication Strategies, Continuous Monitoring, Leadership, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Management, Planning, Collaboration

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Villes africaines I: Introduction à la planification urbaine

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Governance, Civil Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Community Development, Transportation Operations, Public Administration, Social Studies, Environment, Environmental Policy, Economics, Public Policies, Finance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

      Financing Infrastructure in African Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Finance, Capital Expenditure, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Economic Development, Revenue Management, Decision Making, Governance, Risk Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Assessing and Improving Community Health

      Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Health Disparities, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Health Systems, Health Care, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Socioeconomics, Data Collection

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Sistemática de Comércio Exterior

      Skills you'll gain: Logistics, Export Control, Transportation Management, International Finance, Shipping and Receiving, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain, Business Development, Market Research, Regulatory Compliance, Tax Compliance, Negotiation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Gameplay en videojuegos

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Virtual Environment, Animations, Computer Graphics, Scripting, C# (Programming Language)

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Lawyers: Obstacles and Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, OpenAI, Advocacy, Productivity Software, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Critical Thinking, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, Legal Risk, Analysis, Risk Analysis, Experimentation, Communication, Creativity

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Safety and Security, Data Sharing, User Accounts, Collaborative Software, Virtual Environment, Control Panels, End User Training and Support, System Configuration

      4.8
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Electric Vehicle Sensors

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Electrical Power, Electronic Components, Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Equipment, Basic Electrical Systems, Torque (Physics), Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Electronics, Engineering Calculations, Thermal Management, Design Specifications, Emerging Technologies

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      55 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      بدء المشاريع والتخطيط لها

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Conflict Management, Organizational Structure, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Project Planning, Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Coordination, Leadership and Management, Project Controls, Influencing

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Transformación digital de Gobiernos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Importing Data in the Tidyverse: Johns Hopkins University
    • Designing for Sustainment: Keeping Improvement Work on Track (Patient Safety IV): Johns Hopkins University
    • Villes africaines I: Introduction à la planification urbaine: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Financing Infrastructure in African Cities: United Cities and Local Governments of Africa
    • Assessing and Improving Community Health: University of Michigan
    • Sistemática de Comércio Exterior: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Gameplay en videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • AI for Lawyers: Obstacles and Opportunities: University of Michigan
    • Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners : Macquarie University

    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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