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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Teaching, Liberal Arts, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness, Curriculum Planning, Research, Learning Styles, Social Studies, Discussion Facilitation

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      521 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Advertising and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Media and Communications, Digital Advertising, Culture, Art History, Creativity, Consumer Behaviour, Business Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      970 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      African development – from the past to the present

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Ancient History, Economic Development, World History, Social Sciences, European History, Sustainable Development, Economics, International Relations, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Demography, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Governance

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Comercio, Inmigración y Tipos de Cambio en un Mundo Globalizado

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, International Finance, Socioeconomics, Business Economics, Political Sciences, Supply And Demand, World History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Cultural Diversity, Market Dynamics, Social Sciences, Demography

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      155 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Los gobiernos locales como actores internacionales

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Strategic Planning, Public Affairs, Diplomacy, Economic Development, Community Development, Legal Research, Advocacy, Governance, Sustainable Development, Professional Networking, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      958 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Resources, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response, Nutrition and Diet, Community Health, Health Systems, Environmental Resource Management, Epidemiology, Health Care, Infectious Diseases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      565 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      刑法学总论 Criminal Law

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Social Justice, Case Law, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations, Case Studies

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      Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      IA generativa en el aula

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Education Software and Technology, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      620 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Relay Graduate School of Education

      Get Organized: How to be a Together Teacher

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Skills, Calendar Management, Time Management, Productivity, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Stress Management, Professional Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      666 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Media ethics & governance

      Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Media and Communications, Business Ethics, Research, Governance, Journalism, Data Ethics, Advertising, Case Studies

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      575 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EIT Digital

      Privacy and Standardisation

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Standard, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Case Law, Medical Privacy, Court Systems, Telecommunications, Legal Writing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Data Ethics, IT Security Architecture, Health Information Management, Legal Risk, Technology Roadmaps, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, European History, International Relations, Interoperability

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Unraveling the Cycling City

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Case Studies, Qualitative Research, Environment and Resource Management, European History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      252 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Advertising and Society: Duke University
    • African development – from the past to the present: Lund University
    • Comercio, Inmigración y Tipos de Cambio en un Mundo Globalizado: IE Business School
    • Los gobiernos locales como actores internacionales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1: Johns Hopkins University
    • 刑法学总论 Criminal Law: Peking University
    • IA generativa en el aula: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Get Organized: How to be a Together Teacher: Relay Graduate School of Education
    • Media ethics & governance: University of Amsterdam

    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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