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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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      University of Rochester

      The Power of Markets III: Input Markets and Promoting Efficiency

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Price Negotiation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Market Opportunities, Game Theory, Cost Benefit Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Emory University

      "Making" Progress Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Public History, Interactive Learning, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Discussion Facilitation, World History, Research

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Corporate Finance Institute

      Analyzing Growth Drivers & Business Risks

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Business Strategies, Analysis, Business Analysis, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Business Modeling, Financial Modeling, Market Share, Competitive Intelligence, Business Risk Management, Business, Strategic Marketing, Product Lifecycle Management, Cash Flows

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Water: an essential resource

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Engineering, Risk Management Framework, Quality Assurance, Risk Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Research, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Regulations, Chemical Engineering, Pollution Prevention, Threat Detection, Real Time Data, Computational Thinking, Microbiology, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Structuring Values in Modern China

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Sciences, Economics, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, World History, Anthropology, Writing, Science and Research

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Feedback Loops: How to Give & Receive High-Quality Feedback

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Team Performance Management, Empathy, Peer Review, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Personal Development, Performance Review, Collaboration, Team Motivation, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Tactfulness, Mentorship, Solution Delivery, Relationship Building, People Management, Leadership Development, Communication

      4.7
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Measure a Marketing Strategy using Facebook Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Strategies, Customer Insights, Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Corporate Communications, Research

      4.7
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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Housing Justice: A View from Indian Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Organizing, Public Policies, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Advocacy, International Relations, Economics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.5
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Docker and Kubernetes Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, YAML, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, DevOps, CI/CD, Scalability, Microservices, Google Cloud Platform, Performance Tuning, Security Controls, MongoDB, Configuration Management, Network Security, Development Environment, Nginx, Databases, Data Storage

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Business Analysis and CAPM Exam Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Management, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Requirements, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Registration, Project Management, Business Modeling, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Communication

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA)

      Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Qualitative Research, R Programming, Research Methodologies, Sampling (Statistics), Scatter Plots

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Data Exploration in Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Software, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Histogram, Data Literacy, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Graphing, Probability & Statistics, Analytical Skills, Variance Analysis, Box Plots, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Social Sciences

      4.3
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • The Power of Markets III: Input Markets and Promoting Efficiency: University of Rochester
    • "Making" Progress Teach-Out: Emory University
    • Analyzing Growth Drivers & Business Risks: Corporate Finance Institute
    • Water: an essential resource: Politecnico di Milano
    • Structuring Values in Modern China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Feedback Loops: How to Give & Receive High-Quality Feedback: University of Michigan
    • Measure a Marketing Strategy using Facebook Insights: Coursera Project Network
    • Housing Justice: A View from Indian Cities: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Docker and Kubernetes Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced: Packt
    • Business Analysis and CAPM Exam Preparation: Packt

    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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