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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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      Coursera

      TikTok Growth: Boost Your Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Strategic Partnership, Social Media Strategy, Content Management, Community Development, Content Creation, Calendar Management, Workflow Management, Scheduling

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Effective Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Emotional Intelligence, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Empathy, Business Communication, Professionalism, Business Correspondence, Teamwork, Virtual Teams, Adaptability

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Intellectual Property Law

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Brand Awareness, Legal Strategy, Brand Management, Asset Protection, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Packaging and Labeling, Asset Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Marketing, Innovation, Case Law, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Valuation, Creativity, Legal Risk, Lawsuits, Strategic Planning, Planning

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Design a Strong and Cohesive Product Brand

      Skills you'll gain: Packaging and Labeling, Competitive Analysis, Brand Strategy, Presentations, Target Audience, Logo Design, Branding, Storytelling, Creative Design, Adobe Illustrator, Design Strategies, Social Media, Content Creation, Design, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Storyboarding, Instagram

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Stress Management Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Personal Development, Resilience, Composure, De-escalation Techniques, Mindfulness, Crisis Management, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Time Management, Occupational Safety And Health, Self-Awareness, Empathy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Mastering Self Management Skills for Career Growth

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Time Management, Contract Negotiation, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Price Negotiation, Influencing, Communication, Business Ethics, Prioritization, Compliance Management, Goal Setting

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      ADP AIRS® Entry-Level Recruiter

      Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Talent Pipelining, Professional Networking, Applicant Tracking Systems, Recruitment Strategies, Full Cycle Recruitment, Relationship Building, Performance Metric, Job Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Consultative Approaches, Process Improvement, Change Management, Compensation Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Reporting, Market Research, Self-Awareness, Talent Sourcing, Communication

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Beginner: Figma UI / UX Design Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), Prototyping, Responsive Web Design, Style Guides, Typography, UI/UX Strategy, Animations, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Interaction Design, User Experience, Graphic and Visual Design, Mockups, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Reviews, Persona (User Experience), User Flows, Design

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Data Storytelling for Investors and Financial Advisors

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Storytelling, Customer Engagement, Client Services, Data Visualization, Generative AI, Financial Data, Data Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Visualization Software, Financial Services, Investment Management, Strategic Communication, Communication, Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Literacy, Creative Thinking, Aesthetics, Learning Styles, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Social Studies, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness, Curriculum Planning, Curriculum Development, Collaboration

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Dell

      Dell Technologies Establishing Your Sales Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Pipelines, Technical Sales, Rapport Building, Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Strategy, Data Centers, Customer Insights, Interviewing Skills, Sales Presentations, Information Technology, Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Telecommunications, Big Data, Communication, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Notion for Beginners: Master the Core Features

      Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Content Management, Collaboration, Database Management

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • TikTok Growth: Boost Your Engagement: Coursera
    • Effective Communication Skills: LearnKartS
    • Intellectual Property Law: University of Pennsylvania
    • Design a Strong and Cohesive Product Brand: Skillshare
    • Stress Management Techniques: LearnKartS
    • Mastering Self Management Skills for Career Growth: LearnKartS
    • ADP AIRS® Entry-Level Recruiter: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
    • Beginner: Figma UI / UX Design Essentials: Skillshare
    • Data Storytelling for Investors and Financial Advisors: Starweaver
    • Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes: The Museum of Modern Art

    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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