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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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      The Pennsylvania State University

      Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Microbiology, Public Health, Social Sciences, Community Health, Biology, Emerging Technologies, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      PwC

      Effective Business Presentations with Powerpoint

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Data Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Data Visualization, Business Communication, Storytelling, Communication, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Data Analysis, Target Audience

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Global Energy and Climate Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, International Relations, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Governance, Policy Analysis, Economics, Security Strategy, Electric Power Systems, Mitigation, Emerging Technologies, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      689 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of New Mexico

      International Business I

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Global Marketing, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Business Economics, Economics, Business, Financial Market

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Diseño Instruccional: Aprendizaje activo y Pedagogía digital

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Course Development, Learning Management Systems, Instructional Strategies, Educational Materials, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Quality Assurance, Planning, Systems Analysis, Solution Design, Design Strategies, Digital Transformation, Technical Documentation, Virtual Environment, Virtual Reality, Continuous Monitoring

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing Analytics in Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Analytics, Trend Analysis, Digital Marketing, Data Analysis, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Data Collection, Information Privacy

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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      University of Minnesota

      Managing Employee Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Employee Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, People Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Goal Setting, Communication, Culture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Leading transformations: Manage change

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Process Management, Influencing, Leadership, Adaptability, Innovation, Resource Management, Gap Analysis, Dealing With Ambiguity, Resilience, Creative Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Managing Talent

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Talent Pipelining, People Development, Employee Onboarding, Employee Coaching, Talent Recruitment, Performance Review, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Recruitment Strategies, Coaching, Performance Measurement, Recruitment, Employee Engagement

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Algorithms on Graphs

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Routing, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Pseudocode, Network Model

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università Bocconi

      Arts and Heritage Management

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Branding, Business Management, Team Management, Brand Management, Leadership Studies, Innovation, Art History, Fundraising, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing, Customer experience improvement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases: The Pennsylvania State University
    • Effective Business Presentations with Powerpoint: PwC
    • Global Energy and Climate Policy: University of London
    • International Business I: University of New Mexico
    • Diseño Instruccional: Aprendizaje activo y Pedagogía digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Digital Marketing Analytics in Practice: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Blockchain Technologies: INSEAD
    • Managing Employee Performance: University of Minnesota
    • Leading transformations: Manage change: Macquarie University
    • Managing Talent: University of Michigan

    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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