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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 Michigan

      Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students

      Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Collaboration, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Student Support and Services, Communication, Diversity Awareness, Professionalism, Research, Cultural Diversity, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Relationship Building, Writing, English Language, Community Development, Adaptability

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Use C++ to build a Crypto Trading Platform: Final System

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, System Design and Implementation, Data Structures, Software Design

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
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      25 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Fundamentals of Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Management, Organizational Structure, Business Process Reengineering, Game Theory, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Organizational Effectiveness, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Business, Job Analysis, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      190 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Liderazgo femenino: potencia habilidades e impulsa el cambio

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Public Speaking, Presentations, Professional Networking, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Leadership, Resilience, Assertiveness, Branding, Empathy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · 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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      Arizona State University

      Business English: Final Project

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Business Planning, Cross-Functional Collaboration, New Product Development, Global Marketing, Strategic Planning, Business, International Finance, Business Leadership, Project Implementation, Presentations

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Process Mapping, Feasibility Studies, Community Development, Innovation, Social Work, Needs Assessment, Complex Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Clinical Natural Language Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Clinical Data Management, Health Informatics, R Programming, Unstructured Data, Data Processing, Medical Terminology

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Voxy

      Low Intermediate English: Calls & Messaging

      Skills you'll gain: Telephone Skills, Social Media, Communication, Client Services, Interpersonal Communications, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, Business Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, English Language, Relationship Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      264 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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      71 reviews

      Beginner · 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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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Business Operations Support in Google Sheets

      Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Spreadsheet Software, Business Operations, Data Analysis, Management Reporting, Workflow Management, Data Maintenance, Productivity Software, Project Documentation, Data Management, Business Process Automation, Resource Allocation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students: University of Michigan
    • Use C++ to build a Crypto Trading Platform: Final System: University of London
    • Fundamentals of Organization: Politecnico di Milano
    • Liderazgo femenino: potencia habilidades e impulsa el cambio: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Financing Infrastructure in African Cities: United Cities and Local Governments of Africa
    • Business English: Final Project: Arizona State University
    • Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started: University of Michigan
    • Clinical Natural Language Processing: University of Colorado System
    • Low Intermediate English: Calls & Messaging: Voxy
    • 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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