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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

      Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Safety Assurance, Electrical Safety, Building Codes, Environmental Regulations, Power Electronics, Electrical Equipment, Hydraulics, Basic Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Equipment Design, Control Systems, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Physics, Applied Mathematics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Principles of fMRI 1

      Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Data Analysis, Research Design, Image Analysis, Neurology, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Processing, Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      843 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp

      Product Management: Foundations & Stakeholder Collaboration

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Management, New Product Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Competitive Analysis, Product Planning, Product Strategy, Business Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Market Analysis, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Team Building, Leadership

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      292 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Copyright for Educators & Librarians

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Educational Materials, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Education and Training, Legal Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      602 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Digital Technology and Social Change

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Digital Communications, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Business Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, OpenAI, Data Storage, Artificial Intelligence, Social Studies, Media and Communications, Digital Assets, Computer Science, Digital Marketing, ChatGPT, Sociology, Social Sciences, Generative AI

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Psicología de la salud

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, Psychiatry, Chronic Diseases, Psychology, Patient Education and Support, Stress Management, Neurology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to CRM with HubSpot

      Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Data Management, Email Marketing, Marketing Materials, Business Software, Sales Development, Customer Communications Management, Sales Pipelines, Dashboard, Data Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Sales Operations, Team Oriented

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      956 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Northwestern University

      The Business of Social

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Customer Engagement, Business-To-Consumer, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Integrated Marketing Communications, Program Management, Marketing Budgets, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, A/B Testing, Information Privacy, Data Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      818 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Amazon Web Services

      Introduction to Information Technology and AWS Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Web Applications, Cloud Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, IT Infrastructure, Computer Systems, Amazon S3, Web Development, General Networking, Web Servers, Operating Systems, Servers, Virtualization, Data Centers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Analysis, Project Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National University of Singapore

      Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Survey Creation, Persuasive Communication, Trustworthiness, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Verbal Communication Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, Business Writing, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Organizational Structure, Communication, Professional Development, Stakeholder Communications, Business Correspondence, Writing, Peer Review

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      830 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economic Development, Game Theory, Financial Policy, Cost Accounting, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Business Metrics, Public Policies, Operating Cost, Performance Metric, International Finance, Fiscal Management, Consumer Behaviour, Investments, Labor Relations

      4.8
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      125 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The World Bank Group

      From Climate Science to Action

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Mitigation, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Action Oriented, Collaboration, Vulnerability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      470 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Exploring Renewable Energy Schemes: University of Pennsylvania
    • Principles of fMRI 1: Johns Hopkins University
    • Product Management: Foundations & Stakeholder Collaboration: SkillUp
    • Copyright for Educators & Librarians: Duke University
    • Digital Technology and Social Change: University of California, Davis
    • Psicología de la salud: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Introduction to CRM with HubSpot: Coursera Project Network
    • The Business of Social: Northwestern University
    • Introduction to Information Technology and AWS Cloud: Amazon Web Services
    • Effective Communication in the Globalised Workplace: National University of Singapore

    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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