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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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      University of Geneva

      Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Environment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Sustainable Development, Public Health, Environment Health And Safety, Health Informatics, Nutrition and Diet

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      361 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      TOGAF 10 Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Architecture, Stakeholder Management, Business Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Information Technology Architecture, Stakeholder Analysis, Solution Architecture, Stakeholder Communications, Data Architecture, Governance, Infrastructure Architecture, Gap Analysis, Business Transformation, Change Management, Application Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      285 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      #talkmentalillness

      Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Mental Health Therapies, Health Disparities, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychotherapy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cultural Diversity, Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Advocacy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Community Development, Social Sciences, Sustainable Business, Business Strategy, Financial Inclusion, Ideation, Needs Assessment, Team Building, Team Management, Case Studies, Innovation, Revenue Management, Empowerment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      326 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Patient Safety, Pain Management, Health Care, Clinical Practices, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Science and Research, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Research, Regulatory Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      462 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Operating Cost, Policy Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Copyright Law in the Music Business

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Music, Musical Composition, Legal Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Assets, Decision Making, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      702 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Socioeconomics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Economics, Environmental Policy, Business Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Climate Change Mitigation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      605 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

      Conciencia Lingüística

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Spanish Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Diversity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Stress Management, Safety Training, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Occupational Health, Public Health, Safety and Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Adaptability, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      459 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Salesforce

      Reports, Dashboards, and Customer Success in Salesforce

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Success Management, Salesforce, Dashboard, Sales Operations, Sales Enablement, Customer Relationship Management, Data Visualization, Customer Support, Sales Management, Customer and Client Support, Customer Service, Sales Strategy, Performance Reporting, Business Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.7
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      255 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Certified Ethical Hacking (v12)

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Threat Management, Virtual Machines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      264 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface: University of Geneva
    • TOGAF 10 Foundation: EDUCBA
    • #talkmentalillness: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities: Copenhagen Business School
    • Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices: University of Minnesota
    • Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You: Rice University
    • Copyright Law in the Music Business: Berklee
    • Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia: Lund University
    • Conciencia Lingüística: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
    • International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness: Johns Hopkins 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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