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      The University of Melbourne

      Contemporary India

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Culture, Socioeconomics, Ancient History, World History, Social Sciences, Economic Development, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Economics, Market Dynamics

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      Council on Foreign Relations

      Climate Change and Global Affairs

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Environment, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Emerging Technologies, International Relations, Sustainable Technologies, Diplomacy, Market Dynamics, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Regulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Tax

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Theories of Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Advocacy, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Public Administration, Program Evaluation, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Behavioral Economics, Governance

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      University of Manchester

      Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Community Development, Health Equity, Behavioral Economics, Case Studies, Revenue Management, Regulatory Affairs, Innovation

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Risk in Modern Society

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Safety and Security, Environmental Issue, Cyber Security Strategy, Decision Making, Public Health

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Becoming a Sports Agent

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Brand Marketing, Intellectual Property, Arbitration, Contract Negotiation, Client Services, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Insurance, Relationship Management, Financial Planning, Case Studies

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      Sciences Po

      Searching for the Grand Paris

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Social Studies, Demography, Social Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Public Policies, Education and Training, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Economics

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      Sciences Po

      Data and Urban Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Data Governance, Political Sciences, Governance, Public Administration, Data Sharing, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Algorithms, Data Ethics, Computing Platforms, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy

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      University of London

      ICT in Primary Education: Transforming children's learning across the curriculum

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Technology Strategies, End User Training and Support, Technical Support, Digital Transformation, System Implementation, Innovation, Solution Design

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Economie du sol et de l'immobilier I

      Skills you'll gain: Property and Real Estate, Real Estate, Market Dynamics, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Economics, Capital Budgeting, Investments, Price Negotiation, Market Analysis, Finance, Consumer Behaviour, Competitive Analysis, Depreciation

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      University of Michigan

      Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Data Visualization Software, Analytical Skills, Case Studies

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad (TDAH)

      Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Development, Clinical Assessment, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Pharmacotherapy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Contemporary India : The University of Melbourne
    • Climate Change and Global Affairs: Council on Foreign Relations
    • Theories of Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions: University of Manchester
    • Risk in Modern Society : Universiteit Leiden
    • Becoming a Sports Agent: Case Western Reserve University
    • Searching for the Grand Paris: Sciences Po
    • Data and Urban Governance: Sciences Po
    • ICT in Primary Education: Transforming children's learning across the curriculum: University of London
    • Economie du sol et de l'immobilier I: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    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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