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Social Work Courses

Social work courses can help you learn case management, community outreach strategies, crisis intervention techniques, and the principles of social justice. You can build skills in effective communication with clients, conducting needs assessments, and developing intervention plans tailored to diverse populations. Many courses introduce tools like assessment frameworks, data analysis software, and client management systems, that support tracking progress and evaluating the impact of social work initiatives.


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    Universidad de Chile

    Sustentabilidad y Economías Sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Innovation, Community Development, Business Ethics, Economics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Microsoft 365

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad de Chile

    Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Special Education, Education and Training, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Care

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    University of Amsterdam

    The Social Dimensions of Antimicrobial Resistance

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Surveys, Social Determinants Of Health, Scientific Methods, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Policy, Governance, Systems Thinking, Policy Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Mental Health Care Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Child Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Mental Health Therapies, Professionalism, Professional Development, Pediatrics, Time Management, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Conscientiousness, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Behavioral Health

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    The University of Sydney

    Problem-Solving Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Case Studies, Research, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Universiteit Leiden

    International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Legal Research, Investigation, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Universidad de Chile

    América Latina en los cambios internacionales: amenazas y oportunidades.

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Strategic Partnership, Economic Development, Governance

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Multiple educators

    Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Transfer Learning, Machine Learning, Jupyter, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Data Ethics, Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Hacia una práctica constructivista en el aula

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Education Software and Technology, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Learning Theory, Student Engagement, Collaborative Software, Program Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications, Learning Styles, Cultural Diversity

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, System Requirements, Interoperability, Electronic Medical Record, Data Literacy, Technology Strategies, Medical Imaging, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Sydney

    Critical Thinking Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Writing, Research, Higher Education, Complex Problem Solving

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

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

  • Sustentabilidad y Economías Sociales: Universidad de Chile
  • Getting Started with Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.: Universidad de Chile
  • The Social Dimensions of Antimicrobial Resistance: University of Amsterdam
  • Mental Health Care Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Problem-Solving Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
  • International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice : Universiteit Leiden
  • América Latina en los cambios internacionales: amenazas y oportunidades. : Universidad de Chile
  • Machine Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Hacia una práctica constructivista en el aula: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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