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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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      University of Alberta

      Emotional Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Resilience, Relationship Building, Mindfulness, Leadership, Policy Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Utrecht University

      Understanding justice and fairness in energy transitions

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Policy, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      كيفية تحسين رضى العملاء مع تجربة ما بعد الشراء على فايسبوك

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Customer experience improvement, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Facebook, Customer Insights, Goal Setting, Google Sheets, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Purchasing, Communication, Business

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      LearnKartS

      AWS Tools and Services for AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, Generative AI, LLM Application, Amazon S3, Data Store, Computer Vision

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      MOOC X MOOC

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, End User Training and Support, Student Engagement, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education Software and Technology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      كيفية بناء ديموغرافية جمهورك المستهدف على فيسبوك

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Advertising, Online Advertising, Customer Insights, Business Development, Business

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Anuncie su evento para recaudar fondos con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Graphic Design, Advertising, Design, Marketing Design, Design Software, Target Audience, Marketing, Social Media Content, Business

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Introduction to Decision Science for Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Customer Retention, Predictive Analytics, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Personalized Service, Marketing Strategies, Business Analytics, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer experience improvement, Loyalty Programs, Consumer Behaviour

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      ASP.NET Core MVC Fundamentals & CRUD Operations

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Model View Controller, .NET Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Data Access, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, Web Applications, Database Development, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Dependency Analysis, User Interface (UI)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      BFSI Career Roadmap: Roles, Skills, and Industry Trends

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Services, Banking, Compensation Analysis, Financial Sales, Investment Banking, Financial Management, Commercial Banking, Private Equity, Retail Banking, Project Finance, Financial Modeling, FinTech, Financial Statement Analysis, Actuarial Science, Emerging Technologies, Trend Analysis, Corporate Finance, Digital Transformation, Credit Risk, Risk Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Rediscovering Wesleyan Mission

      Skills you'll gain: Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Community Outreach, Public History, Research, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Introduction to Machine Learning and Algorithmic Bias

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Governance, Data Ethics, Data Processing, Risk Mitigation, Algorithms, AI Product Strategy, Business Ethics, Data Governance, Data Collection, Regulatory Requirements, Business, Analytical Skills, Business Strategy, Business Planning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Emotional Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace : University of Alberta
    • Understanding justice and fairness in energy transitions : Utrecht University
    • كيفية تحسين رضى العملاء مع تجربة ما بعد الشراء على فايسبوك: Coursera Project Network
    • AWS Tools and Services for AI: LearnKartS
    • MOOC X MOOC: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • كيفية بناء ديموغرافية جمهورك المستهدف على فيسبوك: Coursera Project Network
    • Anuncie su evento para recaudar fondos con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Decision Science for Marketing: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • ASP.NET Core MVC Fundamentals & CRUD Operations: Packt
    • BFSI Career Roadmap: Roles, Skills, and Industry Trends: Board Infinity

    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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