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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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      University of Michigan

      Series Orientation: Transforming Education

      Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Education and Training, Adult Learning Principles, Community Development, Instructional Design, Social Justice, Student Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Time Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Analyzing Macro-Environmental Factors Using Creately

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Risk Analysis, Analysis, Innovation, Growth Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      AI for Decision Makers

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Technology Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Project Management, Organizational Leadership, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Resource Allocation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Decision Making, Generative AI, Applied Machine Learning, Information Privacy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Health Equity Research & Practice: Local & Global Lessons

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Maternal Health, Social Justice, Public Health, Health Policy, Socioeconomics, Health Systems, Cultural Diversity, Qualitative Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Corporate Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Systems Thinking, Sustainability Reporting, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Business Strategies, Operational Risk, Business Risk Management, Environment and Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies

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      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Environmental Policy, Environment Health And Safety, Risk Management, Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Public Health, Policy Development, Vulnerability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Art of the MOOC: Experiments with Sound

      Skills you'll gain: World Music, Music History, Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Multimedia, Public Affairs, Performing Arts, Music Performance, Electronic Media, Liberal Arts, Experimentation, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

      Making the Case for Robotic Process Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Return On Investment, Accounting and Finance Software, Business Requirements, Process Analysis, Process Mapping, Business Process, Value Propositions, Process Improvement, Project Scoping, Digital Transformation, Change Management

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Creación XR y Metaversos para todos

      Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Prototyping, Virtual Reality, Usability Testing, Augmented Reality, Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, UI/UX Research, Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI), Game Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Animations, Unreal Engine, Interaction Design, User Experience, C# (Programming Language), Interactive Design, Development Environment, Display Devices

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Art History, Public History, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Socioeconomics, Graphic and Visual Design, Research, Advocacy, Cultural Diversity, Multimedia

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Sales Strategies and Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Product Knowledge, Selling Techniques, Target Audience, Customer Relationship Building, General Sales Practices, Closing (Sales), Business-To-Consumer, Sales, Communication, Sales Strategy, Customer Engagement, Consumer Behaviour

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Amazon Web Services

      Planning a Generative AI Project

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Business Planning, Technology Roadmaps, Project Risk Management, Project Planning, Risk Analysis, Technical Design, Communication

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Series Orientation: Transforming Education: University of Michigan
    • Analyzing Macro-Environmental Factors Using Creately: Coursera Project Network
    • AI for Decision Makers: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Health Equity Research & Practice: Local & Global Lessons: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Corporate Sustainability: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice: University of Michigan
    • Art of the MOOC: Experiments with Sound: Duke University
    • Making the Case for Robotic Process Automation: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
    • Creación XR y Metaversos para todos: Universidad de los Andes
    • Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice: 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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