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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Teacher

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Communication Strategies, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Student Engagement, Working With Children, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Arts and Culture Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Art History, Organizational Effectiveness, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Liberal Arts, Fundraising, Target Audience, Value Propositions

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      231 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Goodwill Industries International

      Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Client Services, Coaching, Diversity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Workforce Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Active Listening, Empathy, Human Centered Design, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Crisis Intervention

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      331 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI for Educators & Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Creative Problem-Solving, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Data Synthesis, AI Product Strategy, Image Analysis, Data Capture, Innovation, Brainstorming, OpenAI, Data Analysis, Organizational Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management Framework, Lesson Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      The University of Hong Kong

      University Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Teaching, Syllabus Development, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning

      4.8
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      International Law In Action: Investigating and Prosecuting International Crimes

      Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Adjudication, Legal Strategy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, International Relations, Appeals, Case Law, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Case Studies, Child Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      720 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Global Trends for Business and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Global Marketing, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Financial Systems, Economics, Business Economics, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Political Economy of Institutions and Development

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Governance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Analysis

      4.7
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      383 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yonsei University

      Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Standards, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Social Justice, Strategic Partnership, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Empowerment, Governance, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      257 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of London

      Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Conflict Management, Crisis Intervention, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Social and Human Services, International Relations, Diversity Awareness, Legal Research, Sociology, Advocacy, World History, Storytelling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Take Action: From Protest to Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Advocacy, Public Policies, Public Affairs, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Stakeholder Analysis, Social Justice, Court Systems, Persuasive Communication, Social Media, Media and Communications, Legal Strategy, Environmental Issue

      3.2
      Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Teacher: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Arts and Culture Strategy: University of Pennsylvania
    • Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching: Goodwill Industries International
    • Generative AI for Educators & Teachers: Vanderbilt University
    • University Teaching: The University of Hong Kong
    • International Law In Action: Investigating and Prosecuting International Crimes: Universiteit Leiden
    • Global Trends for Business and Society: University of Pennsylvania
    • Political Economy of Institutions and Development: Universiteit Leiden
    • Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon: Yonsei University
    • Creatividad, diseño e innovación: Técnicas y herramientas: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    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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