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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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      Duke University

      ART of the MOOC: Colors, Bodies, Power

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Disabilities, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Aesthetics, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Advocacy, World History, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Ingeniería de la energía

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Oil and Gas, Engineering Analysis, Environmental Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Case Studies, Environmental Science, Thermal Management, Economics, Social Studies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Loans, Higher Education, Student Services, Financial Policy, Education and Training, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Return On Investment, Economics, Advocacy

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Introduction to Service Innovation and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Service Improvement, Service Design, Health Systems, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Patient Flow, Operations Management, Organizational Change, Health Care, Innovation, Change Management, Consumer Behaviour

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Columbia University

      University Studies for Student Veterans

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Writing, Growth Mindedness, Higher Education, Organizational Skills, Critical Thinking, Adaptability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Digitales Business Marketing mit Easil

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Marketing Materials, Online Advertising, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Marketing, Branding

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      파이썬의 응용 소셜 네트워크 분석

      Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Algorithms

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create and Edit a Pinterest Ad Account

      Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, User Accounts, Social Media Management, Social Media, Account Management, Advertising, Information Privacy, Online Advertising, Branding, Digital Advertising, System Configuration, Payment Systems

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Anuncie y crezca su negocio en Facebook con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Social Media, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Advertising, Photo Editing, Marketing, Online Advertising

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      ¿Cómo planificar viviendas verdes y resilientes?

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Community Development, Social and Human Services, Sustainable Design, Socioeconomics, Building Design, Architectural Design, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Architecture, Design Strategies, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainability Standards, Construction, Environment and Resource Management, Project Finance, Energy and Utilities, Case Studies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      ¿Qué financiar en salud y a qué precio?

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Equity, Pharmaceuticals, Stakeholder Engagement, Health Systems, Prioritization, Health Care Administration, Cost Benefit Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Governance, Public Health, Decision Making, Price Negotiation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Health Technology, Market Dynamics, Resource Allocation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Digital Marketing Institute

      Digital Channel Planning Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Channel, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Automation, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, Content Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Communications, E-Commerce, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Demand Generation, Marketing Analytics, Customer Service, Web Applications

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • ART of the MOOC: Colors, Bodies, Power: Duke University
    • Ingeniería de la energía : Universidades Anáhuac
    • Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Service Innovation and Management: Northeastern University
    • University Studies for Student Veterans: Columbia University
    • Digitales Business Marketing mit Easil: Coursera Project Network
    • 파이썬의 응용 소셜 네트워크 분석: University of Michigan
    • Create and Edit a Pinterest Ad Account: Coursera Project Network
    • Anuncie y crezca su negocio en Facebook con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • ¿Cómo planificar viviendas verdes y resilientes?: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    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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