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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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      Microsoft

      Mastering Data Wrangling with dplyr

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, R Programming, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      YouTube Optimization: Grow Your Presence

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Strategy, Analytics, Marketing Channel, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Revenue Management, Social Media Management, Brand Marketing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Datenanalyse verwalten

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Statistical Analysis, Team Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Strategy, Statistical Inference, Communication, Communication Strategies

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Blender Lighting & Compositing for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Computer Graphic Techniques, Virtual Reality, Image Quality, Color Theory

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Notion Integrations for Beginners: Manage a Blog Business

      Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Workflow Management, Data Visualization, User Feedback, Data Integration, Cloud-Based Integration, Google Docs, Project Management Software, Social Media Management, Content Management, Ideation, Project Management, Customer Insights, Database Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Voxy

      Intermediate English: Telling Stories

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Vocabulary, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Communication, Professional Development, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Self-Awareness

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Create and Edit Pinterest Accounts

      Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, User Accounts, Information Privacy, Safety and Security, Social Media, Single Sign-On (SSO), Social Media Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Build a Developer Portfolio with SvelteKit & Sanity CMS

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, UI Components, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Software Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Content Management Systems, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Application Deployment, Server Side, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Tu Futuro Financiero

      Skills you'll gain: Expense Management, Financial Management, Budgeting, Investments, Financial Planning, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Economics, Social Studies, Credit Risk, Goal Setting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sustainable Cities Case Studies

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Land Development, Case Studies, Water Resource Management, Environmental Policy

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      After Effects VFX: Special Effects Videos for Social Media

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Video Production, Post-Production, Adobe After Effects, Videography, Content Creation, Motion Graphics, Creativity

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

    • Mastering Data Wrangling with dplyr: Microsoft
    • YouTube Optimization: Grow Your Presence: Coursera
    • Datenanalyse verwalten: Johns Hopkins University
    • Blender Lighting & Compositing for Beginners : Packt
    • Notion Integrations for Beginners: Manage a Blog Business: Coursera Project Network
    • Intermediate English: Telling Stories: Voxy
    • How to Create and Edit Pinterest Accounts: Coursera Project Network
    • Build a Developer Portfolio with SvelteKit & Sanity CMS: Packt
    • Tu Futuro Financiero: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Sustainable Cities Case Studies: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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