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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Erste Schritte in Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Sharing, Collaborative Software, Design Software, Content Creation, User Accounts, Social Media, Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Social Media Landscape

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Shared Media, Persuasive Communication, Integrated Marketing Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Earned Media, Owned Media, Paid media, Content Creation, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Engagement

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Enseñar con IA: herramientas

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Personalization, Education Software and Technology, Course Development, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Creativity, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, Collaborative Software, Innovation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Gen AI For Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Sustainable Development, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Diversity and Inclusion, Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Case Studies, Business Ethics, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Monitoring, Supply Chain Planning, Problem Solving, Content Strategy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Code Review, Open Source Technology, GitHub, Scientific Methods, Technical Documentation, Informatics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Programming Principles, R Programming, Git (Version Control System), Integrated Development Environments

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Storying the Self: (Re)Claiming our Voices

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Storytelling, Social Skills, Empathy, Cognitive flexibility, Initiative and Leadership, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Social Justice, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      زيادة عدد المتابعين عبر البحث عن الكلمات الرئيسية والهاشتاغ

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Instagram, TikTok, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Growth Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Pinterest, Keyword Research, Drive Engagement

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini for Network Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Network Planning And Design, Prompt Engineering Tools, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Generative AI Agents, General Networking, Network Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Public Health Leadership: Leadership in Crisis

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Care Administration, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Crisis Intervention, Health Equity, Leadership, Health Disparities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Professionalism, Emergency Response, Decisiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Storying the Self: Telling our Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Empathy, Relationship Building, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Content Creation, Creativity, Media Production

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Open University

      Sustainable Business Strategy for Future Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Ideation, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Creative Thinking, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Systems, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Analysis, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Cognitive flexibility, Business Systems Analysis, Business Continuity, Business Valuation, Value Propositions, Process Mapping, Problem Solving

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

      Blockchain Theory and Applications I

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Transaction Processing, Encryption, Data Structures, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Protocols, Distributed Computing, Algorithms

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Erste Schritte in Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • The Social Media Landscape: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Enseñar con IA: herramientas: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Gen AI For Sustainability: Starweaver
    • Introduction to Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Storying the Self: (Re)Claiming our Voices: University of Colorado Boulder
    • زيادة عدد المتابعين عبر البحث عن الكلمات الرئيسية والهاشتاغ: Coursera Project Network
    • Gemini for Network Engineers: Google Cloud
    • Public Health Leadership: Leadership in Crisis: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Storying the Self: Telling our Stories: 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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