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      Yale University

      The Global Financial Crisis

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Financial Policy, Mortgage Loans, Financial Regulation, Public Policies, Credit Risk, Risk Management Framework, Financial Market, Consumer Lending, International Finance, Banking, Financial Analysis, Economics, Market Dynamics

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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la producción audiovisual

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Post-Production, Video Production, Media Production, Storyboarding, Editing, Storytelling, Scripting

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, World History, Governance, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Economics, Education and Training

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Pollution Prevention, Environment and Resource Management, Risk Control, Water Quality, Water Resource Management, Legal Proceedings, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies

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      The University of Sydney

      Communication Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Research, Writing, Communication, English Language, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Critical Thinking, Collaboration

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Governance, Technical Management, Systems Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Infrastructure Architecture, Internet Of Things, Digital Transformation, Data Management, Sustainable Development

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      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Israel State and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Demography, Political Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Anthropology, World History, Cultural Diversity, Governance, Economics, Conflict Management

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      380 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Data Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI

      Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Responsible AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Technology, Data Security, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Cybersecurity, Business Ethics, Data Governance, Prompt Engineering, Cyber Attacks, Legal Risk, Data Loss Prevention, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Governance

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Classroom Management, Teaching, Adaptability, Education and Training, Working With Children, Instructional Strategies, Adult Education, Student Engagement, Professional Development, Collaboration, Curriculum Development, Planning

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Fundamentos de la escritura

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Proofreading, Writing, Literacy, Editing, Language Competency

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      Lund University

      European Business Law

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Writing, Labor Law, Arbitration, Environmental Laws, Case Law, Legal Research, Labor Relations, Tax, Tax Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Commercial Laws, Business, International Relations, Compliance Management, Business Strategy, European History, Regulatory Compliance, Business Economics

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas

      Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Innovation, Creativity, Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Stakeholder Analysis, Design, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Peer Review, Ideation, Design Strategies, Product Design, Curiosity, User Experience Design, Customer experience improvement, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Cognitive flexibility, Consumer Behaviour

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • The Global Financial Crisis: Yale University
    • Introducción a la producción audiovisual: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure: University of Copenhagen
    • Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Communication Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
    • Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Israel State and Society : Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    • Data Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Fundamentos de la escritura: Tecnológico de Monterrey

    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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