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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 London

      Business Sustainability in the Circular Economy

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Reverse Logistics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Regulations, Logistics Management, Environmental Management Systems, Business Strategies, Environmental Policy

      4.6
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      245 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Corruption

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Culture, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Sociology, Governance, Behavioral Economics, Policy Analysis, Investigation, Analysis, Compliance Management, Risk Control, Political Sciences, Environmental Issue, Economic Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      549 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Employee Coaching, Leadership, Overcoming Objections, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Personal Development, Program Implementation, Action Oriented, Goal Setting, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      597 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      America's Unwritten Constitution

      Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Policy Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Political Sciences, Civil Law, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      281 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Israel State and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, World History, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      378 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Infosec

      Computer Forensics

      Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Cybersecurity, Operating Systems, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Data Validation, Computer Systems, Network Security, Record Keeping, Verification And Validation, Data Storage, TCP/IP, Data Integrity, Network Protocols, Data Analysis Software, User Accounts, USB, System Configuration, Data Structures

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      329 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Understanding Prostate Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Preventative Care, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Precision Medicine, Patient Education and Support, Surgery, Clinical Trials, Anatomy, Pharmacotherapy, Biology, Risk Analysis, Medical Imaging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      725 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Advanced Prompt Engineering for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      356 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Public Health, Chronic Diseases, Water Resources, Nutrition and Diet, Crisis Intervention, Social and Human Services, Public Safety and National Security, Emergency Response, Emergency Services, Community Health, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Health Care, Maternal Health, Health Systems, Care Coordination, Food Safety and Sanitation, Mitigation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      562 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Persistence, Planning, Lifelong Learning, Relationship Building, Innovation, Professional Development, Adaptability, Constructive Feedback, Investigation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      293 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yonsei University

      Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Social Sciences, World History, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Family Law, Media and Communications, Demography, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Introdução à Análise Macroeconômica

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Economics, Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, International Finance, Supply And Demand, Consumer Behaviour, Expectation Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      344 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Business Sustainability in the Circular Economy: University of London
    • Corruption: University of Pennsylvania
    • Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values: University of Virginia
    • America's Unwritten Constitution: Yale University
    • Israel State and Society : Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    • Computer Forensics: Infosec
    • Understanding Prostate Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
    • Advanced Prompt Engineering for Everyone: Vanderbilt University
    • Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1: Johns Hopkins University
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning: Commonwealth Education Trust

    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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