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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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      Stanford University

      Palliative Care Always Capstone Course

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Assistance, Caregiving, Treatment Planning, Compassion, Care Coordination, Advocacy, Empathy, Stress Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication, Mental Health, Community Health, Social Work

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Communication, Oral Expression, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Crisis Management

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      University of London

      Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, World History, European History, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Political Sciences, Legal Research

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Introdução ao marketing de mídias sociais

      Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Goal Setting, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Facebook, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Digital Media Strategy, Customer Analysis

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Reconstructing America's Story

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Social Studies, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Storytelling, Policy Analysis, Advocacy

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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      3D Data Visualization for Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Literacy, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality, Videography, Spatial Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Color Theory

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Engineering of Structures: Response of Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Architectural Engineering, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Civil Engineering, Vibrations, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, 3D Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software

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      43 reviews

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      University of California San Diego

      A New Communication Framework for Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Patient Education And Counseling, Empathy, Rapport Building, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Time Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness

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      University of Michigan

      Cómo inspirar y a motivar personas

      Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Team Motivation, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Team Building, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Communication

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Data-Driven Decision-Making for Agile Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Dealing With Ambiguity, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Intelligence, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Decision Making, Data Strategy, Performance Measurement, Agile Methodology, Analytics, Data Science, Business Transformation, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Operational Efficiency, Change Management

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Technologies, IT Security Architecture, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Controls, Data Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Risk Management Framework, Encryption

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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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

    • Palliative Care Always Capstone Course: Stanford University
    • Crafting Business Presentations, Proposals, Crisis Comms: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest: University of London
    • Introdução ao marketing de mídias sociais: Meta
    • Reconstructing America's Story: University of Pennsylvania
    • Teaching Writing: Johns Hopkins University
    • 3D Data Visualization for Science Communication: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Engineering of Structures: Response of Structures: Dartmouth College
    • A New Communication Framework for Healthcare: University of California San Diego
    • Cómo inspirar y a motivar personas: University of Michigan

    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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