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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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      Board Infinity

      Complete Interview Prep: Foundations, GD & Domain Interviews

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Stress Management, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Public Speaking, Goal Setting, Active Listening, Self-Awareness, Storytelling, Analytical Skills

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Instagram Storytelling: Write Compelling Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Instagram, Copywriting, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Concision, Social Media Content, Editing, Writing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft R Programming for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Version Control, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Statistical Software, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Cleansing, Web Scraping, Data Visualization Software, Data Wrangling, Software Documentation, Data Processing, Microsoft Visual Studio, Data Quality, Microsoft Copilot

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera

      Interaction Intelligence: Advanced Prototyping with Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Figma (Design Software), Prototyping, Mockups, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Usability, User Experience Design, User Flows, Animations

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      CBAP Certification Business Analysis Training

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Solution Design, Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements, Systems Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Process, Business Process Management, Business Intelligence, Risk Analysis, Agile Methodology, Performance Measurement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Immersify

      Getting Started with Clinical Skills: A Focus on the Patient

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Supervision, Clinical Experience, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Treatment, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Safety, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Evaluation, Health Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Assessment, Professionalism, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Empathy, Cultural Sensitivity, Decision Making, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professional Development, Public Speaking, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Interviewing Skills, Communication, General Networking, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Stress Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Fundamentals of Management: Leading Teams to Success

      Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Employee Onboarding, Leadership, Team Motivation, Employee Performance Management, Meeting Facilitation, Constructive Feedback, Continuous Improvement Process, Productivity, Coaching, Empathy, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence, Planning, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Music Business

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Contract Negotiation, Intellectual Property, Music, Lawsuits, Team Building, Design Thinking, Music History, Creativity, Ideation, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Product Development, Branding, Legal Proceedings, Revenue Management, Musical Composition, Business, Social Media

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Complete Executive Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Business Writing, Concision, Non-Verbal Communication, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Empathy, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Rapport Building, Business Leadership, Organizational Change, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Business Transformation, Change Management, Communication, Strategic Communication, Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Medical Coders: Simplifying Documentation

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Medical Records, Medical Billing and Coding, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Medical History Documentation, Technical Documentation, Automation, Operational Efficiency, Natural Language Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Microsoft Power Platform: Extend the user experience

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Cloud Applications, Enterprise Application Management, Application Development, Microsoft Copilot, Data Management, Customer Data Management, Wireframing, Dashboard, UI Components, Data Integration, Business Process Automation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Generative AI, Security Controls

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Complete Interview Prep: Foundations, GD & Domain Interviews: Board Infinity
    • Instagram Storytelling: Write Compelling Stories: Coursera
    • Microsoft R Programming for Everyone: Microsoft
    • Interaction Intelligence: Advanced Prototyping with Figma: Coursera
    • CBAP Certification Business Analysis Training: Simplilearn
    • Getting Started with Clinical Skills: A Focus on the Patient: Immersify
    • Networking: University of Minnesota
    • Fundamentals of Management: Leading Teams to Success: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Music Business: Berklee
    • Complete Executive Leadership: Starweaver

    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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