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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer un profil d'entreprise sur Twitter

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Professional Networking, User Accounts, Branding, Marketing, Business

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crea Posts Animados para Redes Sociales con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Social Media Content, Motion Graphics, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Multimedia, Organizational Skills, Marketing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Wie man auf Pinterest werben kann

      Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Online Advertising, Paid media, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Social Media

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      OpenAI API for Beginners: Create AI Assistants with ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Generative AI, Application Development

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Vanderbilt University

      From Data to Decisions: Getting Started with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Analytical Skills, Artificial Intelligence, Statistical Analysis, Decision Making

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Starweaver

      Mastering Active Listening in the Global Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Sensitivity, Professional Development, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Cultural Diversity, Communication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Create Personas to Represent Targeted Users in Miro

      Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Experience Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, User Research, Customer Insights, Collaborative Software, Diversity and Inclusion, Product Development

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      EIT Digital

      Capstone Value Creation through Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Strategic Planning, Business Strategies, Innovation, Strategic Marketing, Product Development, Strategic Thinking, New Product Development, Technology Strategies, Value Propositions, Emerging Technologies, Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a los tsunamis: causas, efectos y prevención

      Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Event Monitoring, Emergency Response, Continuous Monitoring, Public Safety and National Security, Disaster Recovery, Environmental Monitoring, World History, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Social Studies, Community Development, Geospatial Information and Technology, General Science and Research

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      SkillUp

      Certified Blockchain Security Professional (CBSP) Exam Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Business Continuity, Application Security, Disaster Recovery, Data Management, Digital Assets, Security Management, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance, Enterprise Security, Network Security, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Key Management

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Google Sheets: Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Data Sharing, Collaborative Software, Spreadsheet Software, Cloud Computing, Communication

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Fractal Analytics

      Responsible AI - Principles and Ethical Considerations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Data Security, Governance, Data Integrity, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Diversity Awareness, Machine Learning, Data Validation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Algorithms, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Créer un profil d'entreprise sur Twitter: Coursera Project Network
    • Crea Posts Animados para Redes Sociales con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Wie man auf Pinterest werben kann: Coursera Project Network
    • OpenAI API for Beginners: Create AI Assistants with ChatGPT: Coursera Project Network
    • From Data to Decisions: Getting Started with AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Mastering Active Listening in the Global Workplace: Starweaver
    • Create Personas to Represent Targeted Users in Miro: Coursera Project Network
    • Capstone Value Creation through Innovation: EIT Digital
    • Introducción a los tsunamis: causas, efectos y prevención: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Certified Blockchain Security Professional (CBSP) Exam Prep: SkillUp

    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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