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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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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Principales procesos grupales en las organizaciones

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Effectiveness, Decision Making, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Team Motivation, Sociology, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      El águila, el nopal y ¿la serpiente?

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, World History, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Planejamento Estratégico de Marketing Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Effectiveness, Consumer Behaviour, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Performance Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Target Market, Performance Measurement, Return On Investment, Media Planning, Customer Insights, Content Strategy, Marketing Planning

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Intro to Federated Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Personally Identifiable Information, Secure Coding, Information Privacy, Distributed Computing, Machine Learning

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Global Sodium Reduction Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Food Safety and Sanitation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Epidemiology, Nutrition and Diet, Policy Development, Health Policy, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology: Archaeology as Activism

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Sustainable Development, Anthropology, Environment, Case Studies, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer un compte de gestionnaire d'entreprise Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, Instagram, Social Media, Account Management, Social Media Marketing, User Accounts, Security Controls, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Educación Basada en Evidencias

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Investigation, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Teaching, Surveys, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Interrigatories, Information Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Professional IQ Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Personal Development, Decision Making, Communication, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Analytical Skills

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Descubre diferentes formatos de anuncios en Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Videography

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      3D Models with Adobe Photoshop: Design a Pickleball Paddle

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Photoshop, Creative Design, Typography, 3D Modeling, Color Theory, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Color Matching, Computer Graphic Techniques

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Employee Engagement: Driving Real-Time Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Employee Engagement, Drive Engagement, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Employee Surveys, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Retention, Real Time Data, Human Resources, Case Studies, Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Principales procesos grupales en las organizaciones: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • El águila, el nopal y ¿la serpiente?: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Planejamento Estratégico de Marketing Digital: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Intro to Federated Learning: DeepLearning.AI
    • Global Sodium Reduction Strategies: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Archaeology as Activism: Rice University
    • Créer un compte de gestionnaire d'entreprise Facebook: Coursera Project Network
    • Educación Basada en Evidencias: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Professional IQ Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Descubre diferentes formatos de anuncios en Facebook: Coursera Project Network

    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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