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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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      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

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      Beginner · 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
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Science as a Field

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Data Science, Research Reports, Professional Networking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Trend Analysis, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science

      Build toward a degree

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · 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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Comedy, Conflict, and Community

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Community Development, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Psychology, Storytelling, Creativity, Conflict Management, Student Engagement

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

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Launching Your Freelancing Business

      Skills you'll gain: Service Improvement, Sales Process, Lead Generation, Scope Management, Customer experience improvement, Business Planning, Business Process Automation, Project Management, Business Process, Continuous Improvement Process, Marketing, Branding, Brand Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDHEC Business School

      Climate Aware Investing

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Investments, Risk Management, Finance, Equities, Risk Analysis, Performance Analysis, Environmental Issue, Analysis

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

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      University of California, Davis

      Designing and Implementing Your Coaching Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Organizational Change, Process Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Change Management, Team Performance Management, Performance Management, Practice Management, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Advertise YouTube Videos with Zapier

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Social Media Content, Marketing Automation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Workflow Management, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising, Marketing, User Accounts, Branding

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      MathWorks

      Designing and Simulating Physical Models

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Model Based Systems Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Systems Integration, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Neuroscience Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Laboratory Research, Data Analysis, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Medical Imaging, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Psychology, Anatomy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Data Exploration in Psychology: American Psychological Association
    • Business Analysis and CAPM Exam Preparation: Packt
    • Data Science as a Field: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Structuring Values in Modern China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: Comedy, Conflict, and Community: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Launching Your Freelancing Business: California Institute of the Arts
    • Housing Justice: A View from Indian Cities: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • Climate Aware Investing: EDHEC Business School
    • Designing and Implementing Your Coaching Strategy: University of California, Davis
    • Advertise YouTube Videos with Zapier: Coursera Project Network

    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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