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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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    Find the Best Social Work Course for Your Goals

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      Skillshare

      Graphic Design Theory - Print Design

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe InDesign, Design, Typography, Logo Design, Color Matching, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Epidemiology in Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Data Presentation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Geographic Information Systems, Health Policy, Chronic Diseases, Health Systems, Infectious Diseases, Biostatistics, Risk Analysis, Investigation, Community Health, Health Care, Data Analysis, Program Evaluation, Health Information Management, Health Informatics, Continuous Monitoring, Statistics

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, System Monitoring, Application Security, Natural Language Processing, Semantic Web, Artificial Intelligence, Query Languages, Database Systems, Information Management, Algorithms

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Modern Project Leadership: Agile, AI, and Beyond

      Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, Agile Project Management, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Collaborative Software, Project Management, Innovation, Project Management Software, Process Improvement, Strategic Decision-Making, Change Management, Artificial Intelligence, Adaptability, Digital Transformation, Communication

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Liderazgo, Motivación y Gestión de Recursos Humanos

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Talent Management, Human Resource Strategy, Recruitment, Human Resources Management and Planning, Social Skills, Recruitment Strategies, Team Motivation, Employee Retention, Human Resources, Workforce Development, Team Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership Development, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Team Management, Recognizing Others, Collaboration, Professional Development

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Edureka

      Generative AI for Workflow Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, Automation, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Slack (Software), AI Personalization, Human Resources, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Google Sheets, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Leadership and Negotiation Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Negotiation, Communication, Assertiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Building, Employee Performance Management, Strategic Thinking, Intercultural Competence, Leadership, Decision Making

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      Stanford University

      COVID-19 Training for Healthcare Workers

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Telehealth, Respiratory Therapy, Critical Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Patient Positioning, Patient Treatment, Pediatrics, Infection Control, Patient Evaluation, Intensive Care Unit, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Infectious Diseases, Medical Ultrasonography

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Conflict Management Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Negotiation, De-escalation Techniques, Collaboration, Leadership, Empathy, Active Listening, Communication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      User Experience Design and Testing Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Usability, Design Strategies, Storyboarding

      Build toward a degree

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java, Algorithms, Java Programming, Statistical Analysis, Software Design, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Data Processing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Analysis, Software Testing, Problem Solving

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Dairy Economics: Maximizing Profits through Milk Quality

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Cost Management, Laboratory Testing, Preventative Care, Cost Benefit Analysis, Expense Management, Medical Laboratory, Business Metrics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microbiology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Graphic Design Theory - Print Design: Skillshare
    • Epidemiology in Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University
    • Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG): DeepLearning.AI
    • Modern Project Leadership: Agile, AI, and Beyond: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Liderazgo, Motivación y Gestión de Recursos Humanos: Universidad de Palermo
    • Generative AI for Workflow Automation: Edureka
    • Leadership and Negotiation Skills: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • COVID-19 Training for Healthcare Workers: Stanford University
    • Conflict Management Strategies: LearnKartS
    • User Experience Design and Testing Part 1: Northeastern University

    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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