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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer du contenu de sensibilisation à une cause sur Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Creation, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Design, Visual Design, Sustainable Business, Social Justice, Business Communication

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Whizlabs

      Design and Implement Processes and Communications

      Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Continuous Delivery, Collaborative Software, Process Driven Development, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Application Performance Management, Version Control

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Concepts et langage organisationnels

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Accounting, Business Communication, Business, Organizational Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Innovation, Marketing, Data Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Canva Thumbnail Design Masterclass: Get More Clicks

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Photo Editing, Driving engagement, Photography, Copywriting, Marketing Materials, Graphic and Visual Design, Branding, Color Theory

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Gestión Estratégica con Pensamiento Sistémico

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Effectiveness, Decision Making, Business Strategy, Creative Thinking, Performance Measurement, Business Management, Adaptability

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Freelance Video Editing: Build Strong Client Relationships

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Client Services, Rapport Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Relationship Building, Video Editing, Video Production, Expectation Management, Professional Networking, Relationship Management, Business Relationship Management, Sales Prospecting

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google - Spectrum Sharing

      CBRS Professional Training

      Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Infrastructure, Communication Systems, System Implementation, Global Positioning Systems, Telecommunications, System Configuration, Network Planning And Design, Configuration Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Recommender Systems: An Applied Approach using Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), System Design and Implementation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Instagram Planning: Manage Content Like a Pro

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Content Development and Management, Marketing Planning, Content Strategy, Shared Media, Owned Media, Scheduling, Workflow Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Leeds

      Working with Integrated Development Environments

      Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Microsoft Visual Studio, Unit Testing, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Version Control

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Herman Melville

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, World History, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Mastering Data Wrangling with dplyr

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, R Programming, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Créer du contenu de sensibilisation à une cause sur Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Design and Implement Processes and Communications: Whizlabs
    • Concepts et langage organisationnels : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Canva Thumbnail Design Masterclass: Get More Clicks: Skillshare
    • Gestión Estratégica con Pensamiento Sistémico: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Freelance Video Editing: Build Strong Client Relationships: Skillshare
    • CBRS Professional Training: Google - Spectrum Sharing
    • Recommender Systems: An Applied Approach using Deep Learning: Packt
    • Instagram Planning: Manage Content Like a Pro: Coursera
    • Working with Integrated Development Environments: University of Leeds

    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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