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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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      Arizona State University

      Technology & Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Innovation, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Customer Analysis, Ideation, Market Opportunities, Team Oriented, Solution Design, Customer Insights, New Product Development, Technology Strategies, Product Development, Complex Problem Solving, Market Research, Problem Solving, User Feedback, Communication, Value Propositions

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Product Design Brainstorming with Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Ideation, Product Design, Timelines, Persona Development, Product Planning, Product Development, Collaborative Software, User Centered Design, Innovation, Collaboration, Teamwork

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      National Taiwan University

      紅樓夢(The Red Chamber Dream)

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Liberal Arts, Culture, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Storytelling, Creativity, Interpersonal Communications, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Liderazgo e innovación

      Skills you'll gain: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Resilience, Problem Solving, Innovation, Proposal Development, Adaptability, Collaboration, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Building Materials and Human Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Building Design, Chemical Engineering, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Social Justice, Waste Minimization, Pollution Prevention, Public Health, Product Lifecycle Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Analyzing Macro-Environmental Factors Using Creately

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Analysis, Risk Analysis, New Business Development, Sales Presentations, Threat Management, Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategies, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of London

      Responsive Website Development and Design Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Usability Testing, User Experience Design, Wireframing, Technical Communication, Ideation, Git (Version Control System), Web Development, UI/UX Research, Web Design, Responsive Web Design, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Javascript, MongoDB

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

      Making the Case for Robotic Process Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Accounting and Finance Software, Project Planning, Workflow Management, Process Analysis, Business Process, Information Systems, Business Metrics, Digital Transformation, Change Management

      4.1
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      93 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Università Bocconi

      القيادة الدولية والسلوك التنظيمي

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Organizational Leadership, Cultural Sensitivity, Team Leadership, Leadership, Business Leadership, Relationship Management, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Adobe Spark

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Content Creation, Adobe Creative Cloud, Web Content, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Editing

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Teaching Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Curriculum Planning, Critical Thinking, Writing, Teaching, Editing, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Program Evaluation, Student Engagement, Journals, Literacy, Instructional Design, Analytical Skills, Storytelling, Goal Setting, Creativity, Differentiated Instruction, Time Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Christian Virtues for Spiritual Growth

      Skills you'll gain: Honesty, Personal Integrity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compassion, Optimism, Resilience, Empathy, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness, Social Justice, Critical Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Technology & Entrepreneurship: Arizona State University
    • Create a Product Design Brainstorming with Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • 紅樓夢(The Red Chamber Dream): National Taiwan University
    • Liderazgo e innovación: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Building Materials and Human Health: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • Analyzing Macro-Environmental Factors Using Creately: Coursera Project Network
    • Responsive Website Development and Design Capstone : University of London
    • Making the Case for Robotic Process Automation: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
    • القيادة الدولية والسلوك التنظيمي: Università Bocconi
    • Getting Started with Adobe Spark: Coursera Project 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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