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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Implementing Parent Feedback with Google Forms

      Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Constructive Feedback, User Feedback, Analysis, Professional Development, Teaching

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Sampling People, Networks and Records

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Collection, Survey Creation, Network Analysis, Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Data Quality, Probability, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Software

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Universidad de Palermo

      Liderazgo y comunicación

      Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Team Management, Communication, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Non-Verbal Communication, Coaching, Cognitive flexibility, Goal Setting, Learning Styles

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      268 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Typescript in React: Get started

      Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure, Javascript, React.js, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Amazon Web Services

      Cloud Support Essentials: A Technical Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, File Management, Linux, Linux Commands, Software Installation, Technical Support, Network Administration, System Support, Amazon Web Services, TCP/IP, Firewall, Operating Systems, Network Security, DevOps, Automation, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Coursera

      Empowering and Transforming Your Organization with GenAI

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Organizational Change, Management Training And Development, Workforce Development, Business Transformation, Employee Training, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Change Management, Communication, Business Strategy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Database Design & Management with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Development, Database Management, Performance Tuning, Database Architecture and Administration, Dashboard, Relational Databases, Generative AI, SQL, Data Migration, ChatGPT, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Software Visualization, Business Reporting, Prototyping, Data Integrity, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Constructivism and Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Research, Science and Research, Qualitative Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Connect Your Services with Microsoft Azure Service Bus

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Microservices, Distributed Computing, Middleware, C# (Programming Language), Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Storage, Scalability, Real Time Data, Data Management, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Content Development and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Writing and Editing, Content Development and Management, Content Creation, Public Relations, Content Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Web Content, Content Management Systems, Press Releases, Media and Communications, Content Strategy, Social Media Content, Blogs, Promotions and Campaigns, Generative AI Agents, Promotional Materials, AI Personalization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Art History, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Public Policies, Community Development, Education and Training, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Creativity, Cultural Diversity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      École normale supérieure

      Transiciones energéticas y ecológicas en los países del Sur

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Sustainability Reporting, Socioeconomics, Financial Systems, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, International Relations, Environmental Regulations, Economics, Environmental Policy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Implementing Parent Feedback with Google Forms: Coursera Project Network
    • Sampling People, Networks and Records: University of Michigan
    • Liderazgo y comunicación: Universidad de Palermo
    • Typescript in React: Get started: Coursera Project Network
    • Cloud Support Essentials: A Technical Approach: Amazon Web Services
    • Empowering and Transforming Your Organization with GenAI: Coursera
    • Generative AI Database Design & Management with ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
    • Constructivism and Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Connect Your Services with Microsoft Azure Service Bus: Microsoft
    • Content Development and Management: Microsoft

    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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