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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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      S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

      Effective Employee Retention Strategies to Combat Attrition

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Workplace inclusivity, Mentorship, Talent Management, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Coaching, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Workforce Development, People Development, Management Training And Development, Team Motivation, People Analytics, Leadership Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Performance Metric

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Mark Twain

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, World History, European History, Research, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Writing

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Las personas, la tecnología y el futuro de la movilidad

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Emerging Technologies, Technology Roadmaps, Policy Analysis, Transportation Operations, Social Sciences, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Safety and Security, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Information Privacy, Climate Change Mitigation, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Esports: Leveling Up Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Culture, Higher Education, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Social Sciences, Community Development, Media and Communications, Emerging Technologies, Content Creation, Research

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Wie man auf Pinterest werben kann

      Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Online Advertising, Paid media, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Social Media

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Finde Zielgruppen-Interessen mit Facebook Audience Insights

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

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Analysis Using Hadoop Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Apache Spark, NoSQL, Data Management, Data Processing, SQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Scripting Languages, Data Transformation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Data Management with SQL

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Databases, Query Languages, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Defender Cloud Compliance - Secure Azure Services

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Microsoft Azure, Threat Management, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Key Management, Continuous Monitoring, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Environment, Query Languages

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Strategic Leadership: Visionary Skills for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Change Management, Organizational Change, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Visionary, Decision Making, Communication, Executive Presence, Organizational Strategy, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Performance Management, Empathy, Culture

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Erste Schritte in Easil

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Promotional Materials, Advertising, Design, Content Creation, Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Intel

      Introduction to Learning Remotely

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Virtual Environment, Stress Management, Instructional Design, Organizational Skills, Communication, Collaboration, Driving engagement, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Effective Employee Retention Strategies to Combat Attrition: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
    • The American Renaissance and Mark Twain: Dartmouth College
    • Las personas, la tecnología y el futuro de la movilidad: University of Michigan
    • Esports: Leveling Up Teach-Out: University of Michigan
    • Wie man auf Pinterest werben kann: Coursera Project Network
    • Finde Zielgruppen-Interessen mit Facebook Audience Insights : Coursera Project Network
    • Data Analysis Using Hadoop Tools: Johns Hopkins University
    • Data Management with SQL: Packt
    • Microsoft Defender Cloud Compliance - Secure Azure Services: Microsoft
    • Strategic Leadership: Visionary Skills for Success: Coursera Instructor 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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