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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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      Nanjing University

      心理学与生活

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Child Development, Human Development, Culture, Social Sciences, Human Learning, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavior Management, Interpersonal Communications, Experimentation

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Business Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Innovation, Analysis

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Water Resources Management and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Governance, International Relations, Community Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Yale University

      Mercados financieros

      Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Risk Management, Financial Market, Portfolio Management, Business Ethics, Investments, Finance, Financial Services, Behavioral Economics, Banking, Financial Regulation, Philanthropy, Securities (Finance), Leadership Studies, Underwriting, Non-Profit Accounting, Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Insurance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      556 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Strategic Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Business Analytics, Forecasting, Peer Review, Data Presentation, Predictive Analytics, Customer Analysis, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Business Marketing, Advanced Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Statistical Analysis, Communication, Market Research, Complex Problem Solving, Analytics, Data Synthesis, R Programming, Data Analysis

      4.4
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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Research, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, Usability Testing, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), Wireframing, Design Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Human Centered Design, Figma (Design Software), Usability, User Centered Design, Design, Artificial Intelligence

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      476 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Introduction to Systems Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Engineering, Conceptual Design, Systems Design, Requirements Analysis, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Elicitation, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Engineering Design Process, System Design and Implementation, Concept Of Operations, Configuration Management, Prototyping, System Requirements, Design Reviews, Verification And Validation

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      University of Florida

      The Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Obstetrics And Gynecology, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Care Management, Behavior Management, Anatomy, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Infectious Diseases, First Aid, Biology, Communication

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research Methodologies, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Health Disparities, Maternal Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Preventative Care, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Introduction to solar cells

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power, Electronic Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Emerging Technologies, Mathematical Modeling, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Simulation and Simulation Software, Manufacturing Processes, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Calculations

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      University of London

      Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, English Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Grammar, Student-Centred Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      639 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Socioeconomics, Sustainability Reporting, Land Management, Environmental Issue, Governance, Systems Thinking, Environmental Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, Technology Solutions

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • 心理学与生活: Nanjing University
    • Business Strategy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Water Resources Management and Policy: University of Geneva
    • Mercados financieros: Yale University
    • Strategic Business Analytics: ESSEC Business School
    • Microsoft UX Design: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Systems Engineering: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • The Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management: University of Florida
    • Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to solar cells: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    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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