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      University of Pennsylvania

      AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Teaching

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      Multiple educators

      Human Mobility in Future Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Sociology, Social Sciences, Creative Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Transportation Operations, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies, Environmental Science, Sustainable Technologies, Spatial Analysis, Human Centered Design, Research

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Anti-Racism II

      Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Interviewing Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Storytelling, Multimedia

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nanjing University

      理解马克思

      Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Economics, European History, World History, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Sociology, Economic Development, Research

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      University of Geneva

      Introduction to Political Citizenship

      Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Social Studies, Social Justice, Community Development, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Sociology, Student Engagement

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Corporate governance. Mitos y realidades

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Compliance Management, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Internal Auditing, Commercial Laws, Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Diversity and Inclusion

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      National Taiwan University

      經濟學概論:誘因與市場(Introduction to Economics: Incentive and Markets)

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Socioeconomics, Market Data, Tax, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Decision Making

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      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Political Sciences, World History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Public Policies, Economics, European History, Qualitative Research, Governance, Data Collection

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      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Escritura académica. Estilos de citación y referenciación.

      Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Learning Styles, Writing, Writing and Editing, Style Guides

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Uncommon Sense Teaching: Teaching Online

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Learning Theory, Education Software and Technology, Discussion Facilitation, Learning Management Systems, Innovation, Digital Communications

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Blended Learning, Special Education, Human Learning, Teaching, Pedagogy, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Social Justice, Socioeconomics

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Teaching, Self-Awareness, Classroom Management, Storytelling, Adult Education, Parent Communication, Resilience, Cultural Responsiveness, Stress Management, Community Development, Collaboration, Liberal Arts

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      153 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching: University of Pennsylvania
    • Human Mobility in Future Cities: University of Amsterdam
    • Anti-Racism II: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 理解马克思: Nanjing University
    • Introduction to Political Citizenship: University of Geneva
    • Corporate governance. Mitos y realidades: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • 經濟學概論:誘因與市場(Introduction to Economics: Incentive and Markets): National Taiwan University
    • Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé: Sciences Po
    • Escritura académica. Estilos de citación y referenciación.: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Teaching Online: Deep Teaching Solutions

    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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