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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 Pennsylvania

      Management Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Employee Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Team Motivation, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Compensation Management, Job Analysis, Recruitment, Change Management, Constructive Feedback

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Browser-based Models with TensorFlow.js

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, JSON, Applied Machine Learning, Javascript, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Processing, Real Time Data, Web Applications, Machine Learning

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Analytics Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Peer Review, Data Analysis, Performance Measurement, Marketing Analytics, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Digital Advertising, Advertising

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Social Sciences, Culture, Social Justice, World History, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Research, Policy Analysis, Immigration Law, Demography

      4.6
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      ESSEC Business School

      Les Fondamentaux de la Négociation

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Value Propositions, Overcoming Objections, Active Listening, Stakeholder Management, Behavioral Economics

      4.7
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      428 reviews

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      University of Toronto

      Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mental Health, Resilience, Crisis Intervention, Mindfulness, Preventative Care, Empathy, Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Skills

      4.8
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      University of Copenhagen

      Transformation of the Global Food System

      Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Corporate Sustainability, Supply Chain, Systems Thinking, Environmental Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Innovation, Nutrition and Diet, Public Policies, Small Business Accounting

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      What is the Metaverse?

      Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Virtual Environment, Digital Assets, Healthcare Ethics, E-Commerce, Collaborative Software, Blockchain, Diversity and Inclusion, Emerging Technologies, Research and Design, Social Studies, Economic Development, New Product Development, Content Creation, Safety and Security

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Patent Law

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Case Law, Business Strategy, Innovation, Analysis

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      University of Manchester

      Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Intercultural Competence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Team Management, Team Oriented, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Organizational Change, Governance, Stakeholder Management

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      University of Colorado System

      Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Equipment, Customer experience strategy (CX), Regulatory Compliance, Capacity Management, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Environmental Issue

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      University of Michigan

      Community Organizing for Social Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community Development, Diversity Awareness, Discussion Facilitation, Community Outreach, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Program Evaluation, Survey Creation, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      323 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Management Fundamentals: University of Pennsylvania
    • Browser-based Models with TensorFlow.js: DeepLearning.AI
    • Business Analytics Capstone: University of Pennsylvania
    • Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Les Fondamentaux de la Négociation : ESSEC Business School
    • Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19: University of Toronto
    • Transformation of the Global Food System: University of Copenhagen
    • What is the Metaverse?: Meta
    • Patent Law: University of Pennsylvania
    • Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics: University of Manchester

    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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