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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Wetland Conservation Through a Human Lens

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Community Outreach, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Case Studies, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Driving engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Governance, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      UBITS

      Líder: potencia la creatividad en equipos centennials

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Team Leadership, Innovation, Collaboration, Open Mindset, Employee Engagement, Internal Communications, Adaptability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      3D Animation in Unreal Engine: Create an Original Character

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Virtual Environment, Motion Graphics

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Entiende el usuario típico en Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Advertising

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI-Augmented Decision-Making for Business Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Data Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Responsible AI, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Business Risk Management, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Technology Strategies, Culture Transformation, Risk Management, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Applied Information Extraction in Python

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Machine Learning Methods, Data Mining, Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Data Manipulation

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Erste Schritte in Facebook Ads Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising, Online Advertising, Paid media, Budget Management, Customer Engagement

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Credenciales Alternativas: el futuro de las certificaciones

      Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Program Implementation, Blockchain, Workforce Development, Adult Education, Training and Development, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Training Programs, Program Evaluation, Strategic Partnership, Professional Networking

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Shopify eCommerce Ads Masterclass: Targeting & Production

      Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Facebook, Persona Development, Target Audience, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Online Advertising, Customer Analysis, Advertising, Marketing Materials, Customer Insights, Content Creation, Video Production

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Mastering Hardware Protocols with ESP32 and Arduinos

      Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Communication Systems, Test Equipment, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      ASP.NET Core Fundamentals and Environment Setup

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, GitHub, Version Control, .NET Framework, Git (Version Control System), ASP.NET, Application Frameworks, Software Configuration Management, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), C# (Programming Language), HTML and CSS

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      UBITS

      Asegura la medición del equipo a través del coaching

      Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Team Motivation, Team Building, Recognizing Others, Employee Engagement, Team Leadership, Performance Measurement, Collaboration, Trustworthiness, Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Organizational Strategy, Goal Setting

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Wetland Conservation Through a Human Lens: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Líder: potencia la creatividad en equipos centennials: UBITS
    • 3D Animation in Unreal Engine: Create an Original Character: Skillshare
    • Entiende el usuario típico en Facebook: Coursera Project Network
    • AI-Augmented Decision-Making for Business Leaders: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Applied Information Extraction in Python: University of Michigan
    • Erste Schritte in Facebook Ads Manager: Coursera Project Network
    • Credenciales Alternativas: el futuro de las certificaciones: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Shopify eCommerce Ads Masterclass: Targeting & Production: Skillshare
    • Mastering Hardware Protocols with ESP32 and Arduinos: Packt

    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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