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      Universidad de los Andes

      Formadores de Ciudadanía

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Diversity Awareness, Community Development, Pedagogy, Conflict Management, Train The Trainer, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Working With Children, Empathy, Collaboration, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Discussion Facilitation, Decision Making

      4.9
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      491 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Understanding & Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Awareness, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Empowerment

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      AI for Education (Basic)

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Data Ethics, Education Software and Technology, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Natural Language Processing

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Manejo del estrés en los colaboradores

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Team Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Management Training And Development, Occupational Health, Mindfulness, Team Leadership, Productivity, Mental Health, Culture Transformation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Digital Thinking: Frameworks For Our Digital Reality

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, OpenAI, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Technology Strategies, Technology Solutions, ChatGPT, Business Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Sociology, Social Sciences, Business Technologies, Blockchain, Generative AI Agents, Algorithms, Social Media, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Teaching Impacts of Technology: Workplace of the Future

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Education Software and Technology, Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Emerging Technologies, Automation, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Amazon Web Services, SQL, Databases

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Con gafas violeta: igualdad de género en la escuela

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Justice, Education and Training, Safety and Security

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management

      Skills you'll gain: Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Public Safety and National Security, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Governance, Public Administration, Social Justice, Program Evaluation, Continuous Monitoring, Social Work, Community Development, Conflict Management, Analysis, Investigation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Coordination

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Gobierno Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Data Management, Interoperability, Digital Transformation, Data Security, Public Administration, Governance, Case Studies, Identity and Access Management, Service Design, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Strategic Planning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Austral

      Aprendiendo a aprender para jóvenes

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Willingness To Learn, Time Management, Mental Concentration, Productivity, Cognitive flexibility, Growth Mindedness, Organizational Skills, Self-Awareness, Exercise Science

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      473 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Operating Cost, Policy Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building Students Math Skills with iKnowit

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, User Accounts

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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Formadores de Ciudadanía: Universidad de los Andes
    • Understanding & Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment: Coursera Instructor Network
    • AI for Education (Basic): Kennesaw State University
    • Manejo del estrés en los colaboradores: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Digital Thinking: Frameworks For Our Digital Reality: University of California, Davis
    • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Workplace of the Future: University of California San Diego
    • Con gafas violeta: igualdad de género en la escuela: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Gobierno Digital: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Aprendiendo a aprender para jóvenes: Universidad Austral

    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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