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    Find the Best Social Work Course for Your Goals

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      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Cultural Diversity, World History, Political Sciences, Governance, Economics, Qualitative Research, Digital Transformation

      4.4
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      188 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Algorithms, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      651 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Global Impact: Business Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Cultural Sensitivity, Decision Making, Sustainable Business, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Corporate Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      509 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Villes africaines: Environnement et enjeux de développement durable

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Public Health, Sanitation, Land Management, Community Health, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Stormwater Management, Waste Minimization, Water Quality, Water Resource Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Software, Software Development, Interviewing Skills, Software Engineering, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Application Development, DevOps, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication, Cloud Computing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      309 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Teaching, Educational Materials, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Adaptability, Instructional Design, Higher Education, Innovation, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python

      Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, LangChain, Generative AI, OpenAI, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Prompt Engineering, Web Development, Natural Language Processing, Application Development, Python Programming, Flask (Web Framework), Back-End Web Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      234 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Macquarie University

      Adapt your leadership style

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Adaptability, Staff Management, Influencing, Diversity and Inclusion, Self-Awareness, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      998 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Essential Skills for First-Time Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Team Management, Team Leadership, Influencing, Social Skills, Persuasive Communication, Productivity, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Compliance Management, Strategic Prioritization, Dealing With Ambiguity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      181 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Programs, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Training, Human Resource Strategy, Strategic Planning, Diversity Awareness, Employee Retention, Demography, Workplace inclusivity, Benchmarking, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Human Resources, Recruitment Strategies, Peer Review, Organizational Development, Workforce Development, Leadership and Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      329 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Análisis de Sistemas de Transporte

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Network Analysis, Operations Research, Systems Analysis, Systems Thinking, Analysis, Demand Planning, Mathematical Modeling, Econometrics, Markov Model, Behavioral Economics, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Dynamics, Economics, Customer Demand Planning, Predictive Modeling, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      777 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Patrocinio Deportivo

      Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Proposal Development, Promotional Strategies, Event Marketing, Professional Networking, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Partnership, Branding, Stakeholder Analysis, Brand Awareness, Marketing Communications, Business Marketing, Business Relationship Management, Business Development, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      417 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world : Sciences Po
    • Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System: Duke University
    • Global Impact: Business Ethics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Villes africaines: Environnement et enjeux de développement durable: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM
    • Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change: University of Michigan
    • Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python: IBM
    • Adapt your leadership style: Macquarie University
    • Essential Skills for First-Time Managers: LearnKartS
    • Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Rice 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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