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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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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Fundamentos de UX y de los requisitos de software

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Human Computer Interaction, Software Development Life Cycle, Functional Requirement, Unified Modeling Language, Requirements Analysis, Prototyping, Usability, User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, User Requirements Documents, Interaction Design, User Centered Design, Human Factors, System Requirements, Persona (User Experience), User Research, Software Design, Software Engineering, Systems Development

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Engaging ELLs and Their Families in the School and Community

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Parent Communication, Community Outreach, Cultural Diversity, Student Engagement, Student Support and Services, Education Software and Technology, Community Development

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      The Olympic Games and the Media

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Video Production, Media Relations, Social Media, Brand Management, Marketing Management, Media Production, Branding, Journalism, Advertising, Event Management, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Research Methodologies, Research, Data Collection, Social Sciences, Analytical Skills, Quantitative Research, Psychology, Culture, Student Services, Anthropology, Rapport Building, Student Support and Services

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      SEL Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, School Psychology, Curriculum Planning, Teaching, Emotional Intelligence, Program Evaluation, Self-Awareness, Parent Communication, Research, Registration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Sustainable Business Enterprises

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Innovation, Accounting and Finance Software, Market Research, Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Product Design, Supply Chain Planning, Business Development, Communication, Business Management, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Business Strategies

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      144 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Reimagining Education for Equity

      Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Child Development, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Social Sciences, Teaching, Higher Education, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Responsiveness, Socioeconomics, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Development, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Critical Thinking

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      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

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Reimagining Educational Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Community Development, Willingness To Learn, Lifelong Learning, Initiative and Leadership, Visionary, Empowerment, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Professional Development, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Network Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Reasoning Across the Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Chemistry, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, World History, Physical Science, Research, Legal Research, Psychology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Fundamentos de UX y de los requisitos de software: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    • Engaging ELLs and Their Families in the School and Community: Arizona State University
    • The Olympic Games and the Media: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology: American Psychological Association
    • SEL Capstone: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cloud Support Essentials: A Technical Approach: Amazon Web Services
    • Sustainable Business Enterprises: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Reimagining Education for Equity: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Empowering and Transforming Your Organization with GenAI: Coursera
    • Reimagining Educational Innovation: 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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