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      Simplilearn

      Social Media Marketing and Brand Advocacy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Strategy, Instagram, Marketing, Digital Marketing, UI/UX Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Facebook, E-Commerce, Customer Relationship Management, Pinterest, Customer Engagement, Email Marketing, LinkedIn, Content Marketing, Brand Management

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Design social media content with Piktochart

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Digital Marketing

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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Social Sciences, Experimentation, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      229 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Social Determinants of Health

      Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Policy, Systems Thinking, Health Informatics, Public Health, Community Health, Data Analysis, Socioeconomics, R Programming, Data Visualization

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Globalização, Impacto Social e Mundo Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainable Business, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Payment Systems, FinTech, Business Technologies, International Relations, Blockchain, Business Strategies, International Finance, Digital Assets, Global Marketing, Socioeconomics, Performance Measurement, World History, Investments

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Spanish Vocabulary: Careers and Social Events

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      202 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Artificial Intelligence in Social Media Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Analytics, Unstructured Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Unsupervised Learning, Semantic Web, Data Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Erstelle Social Media Anzeigen in Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media, Collaborative Software, Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Instagram, Graphic Design, Online Advertising, Animations, Design, Brand Awareness

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Stanford University

      Love as a Force for Social Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Social Justice, Communication, Empathy, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Research, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Neurology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      425 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Social Psychology of Attraction and Relationships

      Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Psychology, Human Relations Movement, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Research, Behavioral Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      أسرار النجاح في العمل | Secrets of Success at Work

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Enthusiasm, Productivity, Self-Starter, Initiative and Leadership, Professional Development, Leadership, Business Ethics, Positivity, Personal Attributes, Mental Concentration

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      100 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Web Security, Social Engineering & External Attacks

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Metasploit, Cyber Attacks, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Awareness, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Javascript, Web Servers

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Social Media Marketing and Brand Advocacy: Simplilearn
    • Design social media content with Piktochart: Coursera Project Network
    • Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Introduction to Social Determinants of Health: University of Minnesota
    • Globalização, Impacto Social e Mundo Digital: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Spanish Vocabulary: Careers and Social Events: University of California, Davis
    • Artificial Intelligence in Social Media Analytics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Erstelle Social Media Anzeigen in Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Love as a Force for Social Justice: Stanford University
    • Social Psychology of Attraction and Relationships: American Psychological Association

    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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