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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 Geneva

      Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environment and Resource Management, Health Systems, Public Health, International Relations, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Care, Socioeconomics, Governance, Medical Science and Research, Political Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Copyright Law

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Creativity, Legal Strategy, Lawsuits, Musical Composition, Legal Research, Commercial Laws

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      Northwestern University

      Engagement & Nurture Marketing Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Content Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Target Market, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Lead Generation, Multimedia, Writing

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      Macquarie University

      Online Learning Design for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Infographics, Course Development, Multimedia, Peer Review, Discussion Facilitation, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Design Thinking, Pedagogy, Media Production, Learning Management Systems, Teaching, Design, Planning, Virtual Environment, Collaboration, System Configuration

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      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Software Development Tools, Application Development, Prototyping, Large Language Modeling, Interoperability, Systems Integration, Software Documentation, Design Strategies, File Management

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Social Justice, Child Development, Psychology, Decision Making, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Scientific Methods

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      High Tech High Graduate School of Education

      How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Creativity

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      University of Colorado System

      Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Caregiving, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Treatment, Psychosocial Assessments, Interpersonal Communications, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health, Stress Management, Community and Social Work

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      IE Business School

      Aprendiendo a Aprender

      Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Teamwork, Time Management, Learning Strategies, Willingness To Learn, Productivity, Quick Learning, Self-Motivation, Cognitive flexibility, Neurology

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      University at Buffalo

      Safety in the Utility Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Electrical Safety, Safety Training, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Energy and Utilities, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Environment Health And Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Safety and Security, Fall Protection, Fire And Life Safety, Regulatory Compliance, First Aid, Emergency Response

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      LearnKartS

      Certified Ethical Hacking (v12)

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Firewall, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Virtualization, Encryption, Solution Design, Threat Modeling, Application Security, Internet Of Things, Cryptography, Web Applications, Web Servers, Network Analysis, Wireless Networks, SQL

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategic Innovation: Building and Sustaining Innovative Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Team Management, Technology Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Intellectual Property, Strategic Partnership, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis, Market Dynamics, Creativity

      4.8
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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

    • Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview: University of Geneva
    • Copyright Law: University of Pennsylvania
    • Engagement & Nurture Marketing Strategies: Northwestern University
    • Online Learning Design for Educators: Macquarie University
    • AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Unconscious: The University of Edinburgh
    • How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course): High Tech High Graduate School of Education
    • Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
    • Aprendiendo a Aprender: IE Business School
    • Safety in the Utility Industry : University at Buffalo

    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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