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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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      Johns Hopkins University

      Inclusive Online Teaching Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Special Education, Disabilities, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Learning Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

      The Business Case for ESG

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Business Reporting, Financial Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Ethics, Compliance Reporting, Risk Management, Corporate Strategy, Data Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Financial Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Performance Analysis, Value Propositions, Regulatory Requirements, Innovation

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Art and the Digital Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Public Policies, Liberal Arts, Digital Transformation, Community Development, Policy Development, Culture, Innovation, Creativity, Technology Strategies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Mastering Hotel Financials

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Financial Statements, Hospitality, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Financial Management, Business Metrics, Budgeting, Financial Acumen, Income Statement, Benchmarking, Balance Sheet, Time Management, Leadership Development, Adaptability, Creative Problem-Solving

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy, and Cardiology Assisting

      Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Urinalysis, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Electocardiography, Pediatrics, Specimen Collection, Cardiology, Medical Assistance, Patient Preparation, Diagnostic Tests, Basic Patient Care, Patient Communication, Infection Control

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Black Lives Matter

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, International Relations, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Demography

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESADE Business and Law School

      La familia empresaria: individuo, dinámica y tiempo

      Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, Business, Family Support, Innovation, Business Leadership, Business Management, Business Transformation, Economics, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Entrepreneurship, Market Dynamics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), International Relations, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Demography, Decision Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Aprendizaje, primera infancia y desarrollo de habilidades

      Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Teaching, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Working With Children, Human Development, Human Learning, Professional Development, Social Skills, Cognitive flexibility

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      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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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.1: Tools & Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), Typography, Style Guides, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Color Theory, Usability, Mockups, User Interface (UI) Design, Animations, Prototyping

      3.3
      Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Wetland Science and Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Community Outreach, Water Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Land Management, Case Studies, Water Quality, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      مبادئ التسويق على وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Instagram, Facebook, Brand Awareness, Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Drive Engagement, Business

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Inclusive Online Teaching Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
    • The Business Case for ESG: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
    • Art and the Digital Transformation: Copenhagen Business School
    • Mastering Hotel Financials: Starweaver
    • Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy, and Cardiology Assisting: MedCerts
    • Black Lives Matter: Johns Hopkins University
    • La familia empresaria: individuo, dinámica y tiempo: ESADE Business and Law School
    • Aprendizaje, primera infancia y desarrollo de habilidades: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Theories of Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.1: Tools & Foundations: Skillshare

    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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