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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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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Performance Analysis

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Ancient History, European History, Social Sciences, Economics, Liberal Arts, Research, Science and Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      433 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Big History - From the Big Bang until Today

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Physical Science, Anthropology, Timelines, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Physics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Number Theory and Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      607 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo

      Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Project Design, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Project Scoping, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Project Closure, Program Evaluation, Communication Planning, Procurement, Project Management, Project Planning, Continuous Monitoring, Program Development, Project Implementation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      502 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Cloudera

      Foundations for Big Data Analysis with SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Databases, SQL, Big Data, Database Systems, Operational Databases, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Virtual Machines, Data Storage, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Data Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Responsible Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Governance, Data Management, Compliance Management, Consumer Behaviour, Regulatory Compliance, Business Risk Management, Business Operations, Data Ethics, Automation, Stakeholder Management, Workforce Development, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Strategies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Ethics, Labor Relations, Operational Risk, Leadership and Management, Risk Management

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Old Norse Mythology in the Sources

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, European History, Storytelling, Culture, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      363 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique

      Comprendre la France, Advanced French Language & Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Writing, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar, Culture, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, European History, Art History, World History, Science and Research, Social Sciences

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Akamai Network Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Database Design, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, MySQL

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      269 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      The Influence of Social Context on Health

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Community Health, Stress Management, Social Sciences, Mental and Behavioral Health, Sociology, Psychology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Delivering Quality Work with Agility

      Skills you'll gain: Client Services, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Verbal Communication Skills, Accountability, Professional Development, Problem Solving, Research Reports, Detail Oriented, Quality Management, Adaptability, Time Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Communication, Agile Methodology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      461 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World: Universiteit Leiden
    • Big History - From the Big Bang until Today: University of Amsterdam
    • Number Theory and Cryptography: University of California San Diego
    • Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Foundations for Big Data Analysis with SQL: Cloudera
    • Responsible Generative AI: University of Michigan
    • Old Norse Mythology in the Sources: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Comprendre la France, Advanced French Language & Culture : École Polytechnique
    • Akamai Network Engineering: Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    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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