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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Atención inclusiva al público con discapacidad

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Workplace inclusivity, Caregiving, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Dignity in Care, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers

      Skills you'll gain: Health Care, Clinical Assessment, Primary Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Maternal Health, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient-centered Care, Behavioral Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gynecology, Community Health, Health Technology, Cultural Diversity, Health Policy, Safety and Security

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Emory University

      Understanding Violence

      Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Public Health, Conflict Management, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Child Welfare

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Educación Social: Ámbitos de acción y reflexión

      Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Social Justice, Education and Training, Community and Social Work, Community Development, Pedagogy, Sustainable Development, Working With Children, Adult Learning Principles, Cultural Diversity, Gerontology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Bienestar, equidad y derechos humanos

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Human Development, Interactive Learning, Student-Centred Learning, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Geriatrics, Caregiving, Nursing Homes, Dignity in Care, Home Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Psychosocial Assessments, Care Management, Substance Abuse, Patient-centered Care, Informed Consent, Cultural Sensitivity, Behavior Management, Needs Assessment

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      125 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research Methodologies, Health Policy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Maternal Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Diversity

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      381 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Ideation, User Experience Design, Creativity, Customer experience improvement, Service Design, Design Research, Process Mapping, User Experience, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization

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      416 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Information Technology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, System Requirements, Interoperability, Electronic Medical Record, Data Literacy, Data Sharing, Technology Strategies, Medical Imaging, Emerging Technologies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

      Risk, Return and Valuation

      Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Return On Investment, Finance, Financial Analysis, Business Risk Management, Capital Budgeting, Risk Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Modeling, Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance, Cash Flows, Decision Making, Probability & Statistics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Participación eficaz de la sociedad civil en el desarrollo

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Governance, Advocacy, Public Policies, Training and Development, International Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Fundraising, Policy Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Policy Analysis, Organizational Effectiveness, Accountability, Strategic Partnership, Coordination

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Cinematic Health

      Essential Soft Skills & Special Patient Populations

      Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Caregiving, Patient-centered Care, Communication Strategies, Nursing Care, Cultural Sensitivity, Dignity in Care, Communication, Empathy, Professionalism, Mental Health, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Observation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Atención inclusiva al público con discapacidad: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers: Johns Hopkins University
    • Understanding Violence: Emory University
    • Educación Social: Ámbitos de acción y reflexión: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Bienestar, equidad y derechos humanos: Universidad de los Andes
    • Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach : University of Toronto
    • Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach: Johns Hopkins University
    • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia
    • The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Risk, Return and Valuation: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    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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