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      University of California San Diego

      Teaching Impacts of Technology: Relationships

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Algorithms, Diversity Awareness, Pedagogy, Facebook, Mathematics Education, Instructional Strategies, Programming Principles, Teaching, Data Storage, Education and Training, Software Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, Lesson Planning, Computer Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Social Network Analysis, User Experience

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Innovation, médias et transformation digitale

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Media and Communications, Digital Transformation, Journalism, Digital Media Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Media, Economics, Emerging Technologies, Telecommunications, Communication, Financial Statement Analysis

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Planification des mobilités

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Community Development, Policy Development, Strategic Prioritization, Forecasting, Economic Development, Spatial Analysis, Policy Analysis, Needs Assessment, Public Policies, Trend Analysis, Demography, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Qualitative Research

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Frontières en tous genres

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Art History, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Case Studies, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, World History, Environment and Resource Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Enhancing Communication with Remind

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Communication, Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, User Accounts

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

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      National Taiwan University

      實驗經濟學 (Experimental Economics: Behavioral Game Theory)

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Experimentation, Negotiation, Behavioral Economics, Research Design, Economics, Decision Making, Socioeconomics, Strategic Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Peer Review

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Principles of Economics: Microeconomics - Down to Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Game Theory, Supply And Demand, Operating Cost, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Decision Making

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Diversity with Inclusion in Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Empathy, Sociology, Social Sciences, Culture, Self-Awareness, Curiosity

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Content Creation, Design Strategies, Quality Assurance, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Alberta

      Arctic Development

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Environmental Policy, Case Studies, International Relations, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Environmental Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Mitigation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Oil and Gas, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Public Policies, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Foundations of Trauma Informed Pedagogy

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Trauma Care, Childhood Education and Development, Teaching, Pedagogy, Disabilities, Classroom Management, Advocacy, Mental Health, Self-Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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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

    • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Relationships: University of California San Diego
    • Innovation, médias et transformation digitale: University of Geneva
    • Planification des mobilités: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Frontières en tous genres: University of Geneva
    • Enhancing Communication with Remind: Coursera Project Network
    • 實驗經濟學 (Experimental Economics: Behavioral Game Theory): National Taiwan University
    • Principles of Economics: Microeconomics - Down to Business: Rice University
    • Diversity with Inclusion in Organizations: IE Business School
    • Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation: University of Michigan
    • Arctic Development: University of Alberta

    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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