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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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      HubSpot Academy

      Inbound Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Prospecting and Qualification, Persona Development, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Target Audience, Sales Pipelines, Sales, Lead Generation, Customer Analysis, Email Automation, Prioritization, Customer Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Unsafe Code in .NET: Memory Management and Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Application Development, .NET Framework, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, C# (Programming Language), System Programming, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Visual Studio, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Skillshare

      Logo Design For Versatility: How Big Brands Have Adapted

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Case Studies, Design Research, Branding, Design Strategies, User Experience Design, Design, Graphic Design, Brand Strategy, Legal Risk, Marketing Design, Creativity

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Our World and How to Accept It

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Employee Retention, Cultural Diversity, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment Strategies, Training Programs, Recruitment, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Employee Onboarding

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Generative AI in Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Responsible AI, Persona Development, Advertising Campaigns, A/B Testing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Data Visualization and Modeling in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Scientific Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Computational and Graphical Models in Probability

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Network, R (Software), R Programming, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Graph Theory, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Markov Model, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      UBITS

      Líder: potencia la creatividad en equipos centennials

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Team Leadership, Innovation, Collaboration, Open Mindset, Employee Engagement, Internal Communications, Adaptability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Perspectives in Digital Transformation: Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Manufacturing Operations, Process Development, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Business, Technology Strategies, Supply Chain Management, Needs Assessment, Technology Solutions, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Operational Efficiency, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Wetland Conservation Through a Human Lens

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Community Outreach, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Case Studies, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Driving engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Governance, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Community Awareness: What is a Socially Just University

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Teaching, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Higher Education, Student Engagement, Community and Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Discussion Facilitation, Research, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      3D Animation in Unreal Engine: Create an Original Character

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Video Game Development, Virtual Environment, Motion Graphics

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Inbound Sales: HubSpot Academy
    • Unsafe Code in .NET: Memory Management and Optimization: Coursera Project Network
    • Logo Design For Versatility: How Big Brands Have Adapted: Skillshare
    • Our World and How to Accept It: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Generative AI in Marketing: Board Infinity
    • Data Visualization and Modeling in Python: Duke University
    • Computational and Graphical Models in Probability: Johns Hopkins University
    • Líder: potencia la creatividad en equipos centennials: UBITS
    • Perspectives in Digital Transformation: Manufacturing: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Wetland Conservation Through a Human Lens: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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