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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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    Find the Best Social Work Course for Your Goals

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Algoritmos de negociación basados en machine learning​

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, Financial Market, Financial Trading, Market Data, Securities Trading, Capital Markets, Market Trend, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Investments, Machine Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Financial Data, Performance Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Trend Analysis, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Processing

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      WhatsApp Business Platform for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Social Media, Authentications, Cloud Hosting, Authorization (Computing), Customer Communications Management, Business Communication, Data Migration

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      101 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Midjourney for Beginners: Craft an Exquisite Piece of AI Art

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Digital Design, Content Creation, Graphical Tools, Creativity, Marketing Design, Multimedia, Design and Product

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Mathematics Education, Interactive Design, Conceptual Design, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      البرمجة اللغوية العصبية | NLP

      Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Social Skills, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces

      Skills you'll gain: Solution Design, Needs Assessment, Environmental Issue, Design Thinking, Business Planning, Human Centered Design, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics, Business Architecture, Innovation, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Economic Development, Business Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Qualitative Research

      Build toward a degree

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Language Arts Confidence with Storybird

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Writing, Literacy, Content Creation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Creating a Team Culture of Continuous Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Team Building, Team Management, Adaptability, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Culture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Big Data, World History, Sociology, Data Literacy, Analytics, European History, Ancient History, Anthropology, Analysis, Economics, Political Sciences

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      125 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Technology Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Market Opportunities, Target Market, Leadership and Management, Ideation, Revenue Forecasting, Persona Development, Business Ethics, Systems Thinking, Performance Measurement, Legal Risk, Business Strategies, New Product Development, Innovation, Engineering Management, Engineering

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Transforming Communities

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Needs Assessment, Business Transformation, Community Development, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Organizational Change, Leadership Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Asset Management, Decision Making, Communication Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Computing for Cancer Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, Computing Platforms, Big Data, Data Centers, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Computer Science, Health Informatics, Information Management, Data Processing, Information Technology, Operating Systems, Capacity Management, Bioinformatics, File Management, Cloud Computing, Servers

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Algoritmos de negociación basados en machine learning​: Universidad de los Andes
    • WhatsApp Business Platform for Developers: Meta
    • Midjourney for Beginners: Craft an Exquisite Piece of AI Art: Coursera Project Network
    • Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
    • البرمجة اللغوية العصبية | NLP : Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Language Arts Confidence with Storybird: Coursera Project Network
    • Creating a Team Culture of Continuous Learning: University of Pennsylvania
    • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Technology Entrepreneurship: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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