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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

    • U

      University of Cape Town

      Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support

      Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Visual Impairment Education, Developmental Disabilities, Special Education, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Instructional Strategies, Student Support and Services, Teaching, Social Justice, Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Working With Children, Advocacy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      823 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      The Path to Insights: Data Models and Pipelines

      Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Database Design, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Business Intelligence, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Performance Tuning, Data Mart, Data Management, Process Optimization, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Performance Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      650 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Decisions, Decisions: Dashboards and Reports

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Communications, Interviewing Skills, Presentations, Performance Improvement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • N

      Nanjing University

      心理学与生活

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Child Development, Human Development, Culture, Social Sciences, Human Learning, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavior Management, Interpersonal Communications, Experimentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      787 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      INSEAD

      Introduction to Blockchain Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Distributed Computing, Digital Transformation, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Transaction Processing, Information Privacy, Governance, Network Security, Data Integrity, Financial Services

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      E

      ESSEC Business School

      Strategic Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Business Analytics, Forecasting, Peer Review, Data Presentation, Predictive Analytics, Customer Analysis, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Business Marketing, Advanced Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Statistical Analysis, Communication, Market Research, Complex Problem Solving, Analytics, Data Synthesis, R Programming, Data Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      L

      Lund University

      Sustainable Cities and Communities

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Governance, Environment, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Sustainability Reporting, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Land Management, Environmental Issue, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Public Policies, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Multimedia, Business Modeling, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      Google Cloud

      Google Cloud Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Risk Management Framework, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Generative AI, DevSecOps, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Large Language Modeling, Google Cloud Platform

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      333 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Alberta

      Mountains 101

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Physical Science, Biology, Water Resources, Environmental Monitoring, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Anthropology, World History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Principles of UX/UI Design

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Persona (User Experience), Interaction Design, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Design Research, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, Web Design, Prototyping, Front-End Web Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Analysis - Skills for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Performance Measurement, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Revenue Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Management, Cost Management, Financial Data, Budgeting, Finance, Accounting, Business Valuation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      432 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      SoFi

      The Fundamentals of Personal Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Estate Planning, Insurance, Goal Setting, Investments, Budgeting, Tax, Mortgage Loans, Return On Investment, Financial Planning, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Loans, Risk Analysis, Asset Protection, Income Tax, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Consumer Lending, Credit Risk, Safety and Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      367 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support : University of Cape Town
    • The Path to Insights: Data Models and Pipelines: Google
    • Decisions, Decisions: Dashboards and Reports: Google
    • 心理学与生活: Nanjing University
    • Introduction to Blockchain Technologies: INSEAD
    • Strategic Business Analytics: ESSEC Business School
    • Sustainable Cities and Communities: Lund University
    • Google Cloud Cybersecurity: Google Cloud
    • Mountains 101: University of Alberta
    • Principles of UX/UI Design: Meta

    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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