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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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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level

      Skills you'll gain: Telephone Skills, Literacy, English Language, Greeting Customers, Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Grammar, Scheduling

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      Berklee

      Writing and Producing Music in Your Home Studio

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Peer Review, Music Performance, Active Listening, Storytelling, Post-Production, Constructive Feedback, Editing, Performing Arts, Media Production, Performance Tuning, Self-Awareness, Creativity

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      University of Copenhagen

      The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Research, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Economic Development, International Relations

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      University of California, Davis

      Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Language Learning, Spanish Language, Oral Expression, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Culture, Vocabulary, Writing and Editing, Research, Literacy

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      University of Virginia

      Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Management, Innovation, Product Improvement, Customer Insights, Design and Product, Product Roadmaps, Design Thinking, Stakeholder Communications, Customer Engagement, Agile Methodology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Product Testing, Business Modeling

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      Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, English Language, Language Learning

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      University of Virginia

      Introduction to Personal Branding

      Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Personal Attributes, Digital Assets, Social Media, Personally Identifiable Information, Computer Security Awareness Training, Self-Awareness, Social Media Strategy, Information Privacy, Constructive Feedback

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      Deep Teaching Solutions

      Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Social Studies, Neurology, Data Ethics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Dog Emotion and Cognition

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Learning Theory, Training Programs, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Experimentation, Research, Scientific Methods, Non-Verbal Communication, Biology

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      Google

      Think Outside the Inbox: Email Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Campaign Management, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Personally Identifiable Information, Digital Marketing, Marketing Automation, Newsletters, HubSpot CRM, Marketing Analytics, Promotional Strategies, Data Ethics, Performance Analysis, A/B Testing, Customer Retention, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Executive Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Employee Onboarding, Data Management, Team Motivation, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Project Management, Interviewing Skills, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Management Training And Development, Organizational Leadership, Data Strategy, Team Management, Analytical Skills, Project Implementation, Leadership, Communication

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research Methodologies, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Health Disparities, Maternal Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Preventative Care, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
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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

    • English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Writing and Producing Music in Your Home Studio: Berklee
    • The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future: University of Copenhagen
    • Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary: University of California, Davis
    • Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals: University of Virginia
    • Teach English Now! Lesson Design and Assessment: Arizona State University
    • Introduction to Personal Branding: University of Virginia
    • Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act: Deep Teaching Solutions
    • Dog Emotion and Cognition: Duke University
    • Think Outside the Inbox: Email Marketing: Google

    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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