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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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      MedCerts

      Professionalism in Allied Health

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Professionalism, Professional Development, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Conscientiousness, Communication, Trustworthiness, Compassion, Empathy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Medical Privacy, Medical Office Procedures

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      Nanjing University

      Chinese Culture and Contemporary China

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Classical Music, World Music, Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Ancient History, Media and Communications, Art History, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Electronic Media, Intercultural Competence, Performing Arts, Anthropology, Sociology, Nutrition and Diet

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Estrategias de Negociación

      Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Diplomacy, Personal Development, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Strategic Partnership, Overcoming Obstacles, Cooperation, Professional Development, Teamwork, Communication, Business Strategy, Relationship Building, Leadership, Active Listening, Value Propositions, Communication Strategies, Cultural Diversity

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, HVAC, Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Plant Operations and Management, Process Analysis, Environmental Science

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      Skillshare

      Watch Me Design a Pattern Collection: Creative Struggles

      Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Design Thinking, Design Strategies, Creativity, Design, Journals, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design

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      Arizona State University

      Business English: Management and Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Telephone Skills, Writing, Employee Coaching, Business Leadership, English Language, Staff Management, Recruitment, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Building, Communication

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Introduction to Imagemaking

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe InDesign, Design Research, Creativity, Storytelling, Aesthetics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Cómo hacer publicidad en instagram

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Management, Social Media, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Digital Advertising, Marketing Materials, E-Commerce, Customer Engagement

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      Packt

      Mastering Hardware Protocols with ESP32 and Arduinos

      Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Internet Of Things, Electronic Components, Wireless Networks, Computer Programming Tools

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Tracking and Reporting

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Metric, Process Improvement, Change Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Recruitment, Performance Reporting, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Talent Acquisition, Continuous Improvement Process, Benchmarking

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      Skillshare

      Using AI & ChatGPT for Content: Research & Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Strategy, ChatGPT, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Target Audience, Marketing Planning, Persona Development, Generative AI, User Research, Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Needs Assessment, Ideation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Programa en Desarrollo de nuevas empresas

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Measurement, Business Modeling, Strategic Partnership, Resource Allocation, Value Propositions, Business Metrics, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Analysis, New Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, New Product Development, Business Planning, Product Development, Leadership Development, Business Development, Promotional Strategies, Revenue Forecasting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Cash Flows

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Professionalism in Allied Health: MedCerts
    • Chinese Culture and Contemporary China : Nanjing University
    • Estrategias de Negociación: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There: University of Michigan
    • Watch Me Design a Pattern Collection: Creative Struggles: Skillshare
    • Business English: Management and Leadership: Arizona State University
    • Introduction to Imagemaking: California Institute of the Arts
    • Cómo hacer publicidad en instagram: Coursera Project Network
    • Mastering Hardware Protocols with ESP32 and Arduinos: Packt
    • Tracking and Reporting: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    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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