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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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      UBITS

      Asegura la medición del equipo a través del coaching

      Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Team Motivation, Team Building, Recognizing Others, Employee Engagement, Team Leadership, Performance Measurement, Collaboration, Trustworthiness, Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Organizational Strategy, Goal Setting

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Applied Information Extraction in Python

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Machine Learning Methods, Data Mining, Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Data Manipulation

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI-Augmented Decision-Making for Business Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Data Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Responsible AI, Business Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Business Risk Management, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Technology Strategies, Culture Transformation, Risk Management, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Kreiere animierte Posts für soziale Medien mit Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Collaborative Software, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Multimedia, User Accounts

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

      Designing User Interfaces and User Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, User Flows, Persona (User Experience), Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Wireframing, User Research, Conceptual Design, Persona Development, Mockups, Ideation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      ASP.NET Core Fundamentals and Environment Setup

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, GitHub, Version Control, .NET Framework, Git (Version Control System), ASP.NET, Application Frameworks, Software Configuration Management, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), C# (Programming Language), HTML and CSS

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Wetland Regulation: Local to Global Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Water Quality, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Community Development, Governance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer un Moodboard pour votre marque avec Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Creative Design, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Brand Management, Digital Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado System

      Culture Matters and Teamwork

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Virtual Teams, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Professional Development, Empathy, Adaptability, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      كيفية جمع المال لمحاربة الاستغلال عبر أدوات فيسبوك للتبرعات

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Facebook, Advocacy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Social Justice

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      UX: Interaction Design

      Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Flows, Wireframing, Software Design Patterns, User Research, Design Elements And Principles

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Voxy

      Beginner English: About You

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Learning, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Vocabulary, Professional Development, Communication, Personal Development, Grammar, Self-Awareness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Asegura la medición del equipo a través del coaching: UBITS
    • Applied Information Extraction in Python: University of Michigan
    • AI-Augmented Decision-Making for Business Leaders: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Kreiere animierte Posts für soziale Medien mit Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Designing User Interfaces and User Interactions: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
    • ASP.NET Core Fundamentals and Environment Setup: Packt
    • Wetland Regulation: Local to Global Perspective: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Créer un Moodboard pour votre marque avec Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Culture Matters and Teamwork: University of Colorado System
    • كيفية جمع المال لمحاربة الاستغلال عبر أدوات فيسبوك للتبرعات: 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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