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      University of Pennsylvania

      Copyright Law

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Case Law, Case Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Creativity, Commercial Laws

      4.8
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      379 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Accelerate Your Learning with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Creative Thinking, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Learning Strategies, Curiosity, Critical Thinking, Lifelong Learning, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Artificial Neural Networks, Technical Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      530 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      American Politics, Society, and History

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Governance

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      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Cultural Diversity, Responsible AI, Media and Communications, Critical Thinking, Social Studies, Neurology, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Shaping Urban Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Systems Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Research, Big Data

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Game Theory, Demography, Logical Reasoning, Applied Mathematics

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Instructional Design, Emerging Technologies, Learning Management Systems, Innovation, Curriculum Development, Digital Transformation, Digital Media Strategy, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      877 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Education and Training, Workplace inclusivity, Advocacy, School Counseling, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Lifelong Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice, Community Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Designing Learning Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Course Development, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Educational Materials, Innovation, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Planning, Learning Theory, Open Source Technology, Learning Strategies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      830 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Teaching, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Trustworthiness, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Design, Adult Learning Principles, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties

      Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Legal Research, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Studies, Civil Law, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Governance, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Public Administration, Information Technology, Economic Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Copyright Law: University of Pennsylvania
    • Accelerate Your Learning with ChatGPT: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • American Politics, Society, and History: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Shaping Urban Futures: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation: Johns Hopkins University
    • Diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo : Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators: University of Colorado System
    • Designing Learning Innovation: Politecnico di Milano
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning: Commonwealth Education Trust

    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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