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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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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Russian History: from Lenin to Putin

      Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Governance, Economics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Active Listening: Enhancing Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Social Skills, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Communication, Self-Awareness, Adaptability

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Design, Web Content, Front-End Web Development, Web Servers, Image Analysis, Semantic Web, Cloud Hosting, Browser Compatibility

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Make the Sale: Build, Launch, and Manage E-commerce Stores

      Skills you'll gain: Order Fulfillment, E-Commerce, Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Customer experience improvement, Market Research, Sales, Marketing Strategies, Market Trend, Process Optimization, Web Design and Development, Target Audience

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Generative AI: Revolutionizing Business Analysis Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, Stakeholder Communications, Business Requirements, Requirements Elicitation, Workflow Management, Process Optimization

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

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      University of London

      Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Assertiveness, Self-Awareness, Communication, Executive Presence, Emotional Intelligence, Composure, Respiration, Stress Management

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Peer Review, Music, Creativity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Interview Research and Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Adaptability, Communication, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Language Learning, Goal Setting, Planning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      268 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of New Mexico

      Negocios Internacionales I

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Social Sciences, International Relations, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Global Marketing, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Business Economics, Economics, Economic Development, World History, Operations Management

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      University of California, Irvine

      Getting Started with Essay Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, Editing

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Patient Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Thinking, Change Management, Conflict Management, Performance Measurement, Systems Thinking, Solution Design, Health Systems, Data Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Risk Analysis, Data Presentation, Safety Assurance, Nursing Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Visualization Software, Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Safety Training

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Leading with Impact: Psychology, Diversity, and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Emotional Intelligence, Diversity Training, Change Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Resilience, Business Transformation, Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Motivation, Culture Transformation, Leadership Development, Team Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Leadership, Communication

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Russian History: from Lenin to Putin: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Active Listening: Enhancing Communication Skills: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Introduction to Web Development: University of California, Davis
    • Make the Sale: Build, Launch, and Manage E-commerce Stores: Google
    • Generative AI: Revolutionizing Business Analysis Techniques: SkillUp
    • Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact: University of London
    • Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop: California Institute of the Arts
    • Interview Research and Preparation: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Negocios Internacionales I: University of New Mexico
    • Getting Started with Essay Writing: University of California, Irvine

    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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