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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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      Duke University

      The Brain and Space

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Neurology, Human Learning, Psychology, Experimentation, Physics, Biology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Spreadsheet Software, UI Components, Automation, Data Structures, Debugging, Data Validation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Infectious Disease Transmission Models for Decision-Makers

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Biostatistics, Predictive Modeling

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Gestión de redes sociales

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Instagram, Content Management, Social Media Strategy, Drive Engagement, Facebook, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Customer Engagement

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Periodismo digital y combate a las fake news

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Research, Investigation, Media and Communications, Writing, Interviewing Skills, Data Security, Report Writing, Public Affairs, Cybersecurity, Storytelling, Threat Detection, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity Awareness, Digital Communications, Editing

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      660 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Design Principles: an Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Usability Testing, User Interface (UI) Design, Design, Experimentation, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Design Elements And Principles, Human Centered Design, Web Design and Development, Typography, Design Research, A/B Testing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Apply Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Data Ethics, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Information Privacy, Data Synthesis, Supervised Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      HubSpot Academy

      Sales Training: Building Your Sales Career

      Skills you'll gain: Inside Sales, Sales Training, Consultative Selling, Sales, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Analysis, Personalized Service, Communication

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      658 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nanjing University

      Chinese Culture and Contemporary China

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Classical Music, World Music, Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Ancient History, Media and Communications, Art History, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Electronic Media, Intercultural Competence, Performing Arts, Anthropology, Sociology, Nutrition and Diet

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Lausanne

      Unethical Decision Making in Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Management, Research, Sociology, Compliance Management, Psychology, Mindfulness

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      IESE Business School

      La gestión de personas y equipos

      Skills you'll gain: People Management, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Team Building, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Performance Management, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Employee Engagement, Culture, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Persona (User Experience)

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAP

      SAP Business Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Business Process Modeling, Risk Analysis, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Management, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Risk Management, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Management, Process Mapping, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Improvement, Business Systems Analysis, Business Risk Management, Gap Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Stakeholder Communications, Business Requirements, User Requirements Documents

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • The Brain and Space: Duke University
    • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Infectious Disease Transmission Models for Decision-Makers: Johns Hopkins University
    • Gestión de redes sociales: Meta
    • Periodismo digital y combate a las fake news: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Design Principles: an Introduction: University of California San Diego
    • Apply Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): DeepLearning.AI
    • Sales Training: Building Your Sales Career: HubSpot Academy
    • Chinese Culture and Contemporary China : Nanjing University
    • Unethical Decision Making in Organizations: University of Lausanne

    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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