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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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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Lesson | Small Talk & Conversational Vocabulary

      Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Professionalism, Interpersonal Communications, Communication

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Insper

      Capitalismo Consciente

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Business Priorities, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Transformation, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Change, Employee Engagement, Culture

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      327 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      NoSQL, Big Data, and Spark Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, MongoDB, PySpark, Apache Hive, Databases, Apache Cassandra, Big Data, Machine Learning, Generative AI, IBM Cloud, Applied Machine Learning, Kubernetes, Supervised Learning, Distributed Computing, Docker (Software), Database Management, Data Pipelines, Scalability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      784 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Visual Design, Typography, Adobe InDesign, Design Reviews, Adobe Photoshop, Design Elements And Principles, Peer Review, Color Theory, Editing, Creativity

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

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      Kennesaw State University

      Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment

      Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Strategic Communication, Communication, Negotiation, Professionalism, Business Writing, Decision Making

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Agile Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Agile Methodology, Meeting Facilitation, Positivity, Team Building, Resilience, Scrum (Software Development), Team Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Innovation, Sprint Planning, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Agile Project Management, Virtual Teams, Team Leadership, Business Transformation, Leadership Development, Project Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Sustainable Fashion

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Regulations, Business Transformation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Innovation, Business Strategies, Sustainability Reporting, Consumer Behaviour, Business Modeling, Strategic Partnership, Material Handling, Waste Minimization, Product Lifecycle Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      773 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      How to Draw: A Beginner’s Guide Pt 2 – Form & Structure

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Creativity, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Detail Oriented

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification: Unit 4

      Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Risk Analysis, Compliance Management, Regulatory Requirements, Business Analysis, Investigation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Hult International Business School

      THRIVE with AI: Mastering AI for Leadership Growth & Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Productivity, Decision Making, Agile Project Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Campus BBVA

      El ABC de la sostenibilidad

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Natural Resource Management, Social Justice, Stakeholder Engagement, Economic Development, Performance Measurement, International Relations, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      334 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain:

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      235 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Lesson | Small Talk & Conversational Vocabulary: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Capitalismo Consciente: Insper
    • NoSQL, Big Data, and Spark Foundations: IBM
    • Graphic Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Career Planning: A Pathway to Employment: Kennesaw State University
    • Agile Leadership: University of Colorado System
    • Sustainable Fashion: Copenhagen Business School
    • How to Draw: A Beginner’s Guide Pt 2 – Form & Structure: Skillshare
    • The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification: Unit 4: Pearson
    • THRIVE with AI: Mastering AI for Leadership Growth & Innovation: Hult International Business School

    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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