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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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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Security and Ethical Hacking

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Application Security, Network Monitoring, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Executive Communication Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Business Writing, Concision, Non-Verbal Communication, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Empathy, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Rapport Building, Grammar, Business Leadership, ChatGPT, Business Transformation, Communication, Technical Documentation, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing Communications, Media and Communications

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Fundamentos de la publicidad en redes sociales

      Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Materials, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Instagram, Social Media, Facebook, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Copywriting, Information Privacy, Target Audience

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      204 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Adobe

      Design Fundamentals with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Logo Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, Visual Design, Branding, Graphic Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Color Theory, Content Creation, Creativity, Generative AI Agents

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Food & Plants

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Digital Design, Creative Design, Creativity, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Edureka

      Generative AI Automation Tools and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Business Process Automation, Automation, Generative AI, Marketing Automation, Cloud Solutions, Prompt Engineering, Slack (Software), Cloud Computing, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Self Service Technologies, Scalability, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API), Event-Driven Programming, Google Sheets, Decision Support Systems

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Introduction to Computer Science and Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Arithmetic, Javascript, Computer Networking, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction, Program Development, Hardware Architecture, Computer Graphics, Operating Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Programming, General Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Problem Solving

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to design Facebook and IG stories using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Instagram, Content Creation, Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Design, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      The Payroll Professional

      Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Compensation Strategy, Workforce Development, Human Resources, Customer Service, Regulatory Compliance

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Coaching Skills for Managers

      Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Employee Coaching, Coaching, Gap Analysis, Management Training And Development, Performance Management, Performance Analysis, Expectation Management, Employee Performance Management, People Management, Leadership and Management, Performance Improvement, Accountability, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback, People Development, Leadership, Communication

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Intermediate to Advanced: Professional Figma UI / UX Design

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Typography, File Management, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Animations, UI/UX Strategy, User Experience Design, Mobile Development, Interaction Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mockups, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, AI Personalization, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design, Collaborative Software

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Public Relations and the Media

      Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Crisis Management, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Communication Strategies, Corporate Sustainability, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Storytelling, Branding, Business Ethics, Social Media, Persuasive Communication, Professional Networking, Writing

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      701 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Security and Ethical Hacking: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Executive Communication Excellence: Starweaver
    • Fundamentos de la publicidad en redes sociales: Meta
    • Design Fundamentals with AI: Adobe
    • Kickstart Your Creativity with Procreate: Food & Plants: Skillshare
    • Generative AI Automation Tools and Applications: Edureka
    • Introduction to Computer Science and Programming: University of London
    • How to design Facebook and IG stories using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • The Payroll Professional: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Coaching Skills for Managers: University of California, Davis

    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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