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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 Michigan

      Feedback Loops: Feedback Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Peer Review, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Critical Thinking, Performance Review, Leadership, Adaptability, Positivity, Creativity, Communication, Stress Management, People Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      IoT Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, Network Switches, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Internet Of Things, General Networking, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Wireless Networks, Network Security, System Implementation, Cloud Computing, System Monitoring

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

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      Cinematic Health

      Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant

      Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Developmental Disabilities, Hospice, Rehabilitation, Caregiving, Pulmonology, Chronic Diseases, Personal Care, Long Term Care, Nursing Care, Communication Strategies, Direct Patient Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Treatment Planning, Cardiology, Geriatrics, Patient Education and Support, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Skills, Active Listening

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Erfolgreich Verhandeln: Strategien und Fähigkeiten

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Conflict Management, Communication, Relationship Building, Decision Making, Sales Process, Planning, Business Ethics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Style Tables with CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Browser Compatibility, Web Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Davis

      Telehealth Best Practices and Uses

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Health Technology, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Equity, Health Care, Regulatory Compliance, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Technical Support

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Protect and Grow Your Freelancing Business

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Tax Preparation, Contract Management, Team Management, Tax Compliance, Benefits Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Risk Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Arctic Development

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Land Management, Community Development, Policy Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, International Relations, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Psychedelic Science and Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Psychiatry, Research Methodologies, Mental Health Therapies, Healthcare Ethics, Research, Science and Research, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Neurology, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Studies, Ancient History

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IESE Business School

      Crisis Communications

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Persuasive Communication, Crisis Management, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Communication, Media Strategy, Public Speaking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Decision Making

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Theories of Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Advocacy, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Public Administration, Program Evaluation, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Behavioral Economics, Governance

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Orchestrating Whole Classroom Discussion

      Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Goal Setting, Teaching, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Communication Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Feedback Loops: Feedback Fundamentals : University of Michigan
    • IoT Cloud: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Exploring the Role of the Certified Nursing Assistant: Cinematic Health
    • Erfolgreich Verhandeln: Strategien und Fähigkeiten: University of Michigan
    • Style Tables with CSS: Coursera Project Network
    • Telehealth Best Practices and Uses: University of California, Davis
    • Protect and Grow Your Freelancing Business : California Institute of the Arts
    • Arctic Development: University of Alberta
    • Psychedelic Science and Medicine: Johns Hopkins University
    • Crisis Communications : IESE 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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