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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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      Yale University

      Narrative Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Economics, Economic Development, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Consumer Behaviour, Analysis, Complex Problem Solving

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Innovation Management

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, Brainstorming, Process Development, Design Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Product Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Product Lifecycle Management, Team Management, Business Strategy, Lean Methodologies

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Gamification

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Solution Design, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Drive Engagement, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Employee Engagement, Organizational Development, Behavioral Economics, Emerging Technologies, Risk Analysis, Customer Engagement, Psychology, Marketing

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      University of Geneva

      International Organizations Management

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Leadership and Management, Strategic Partnership, Marketing, Fundraising, Leadership, Governance, Public Policies, Business, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, World History, Cross-Functional Collaboration

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      The University of Tokyo

      Welcome to Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Probability

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      University of Toronto

      Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Nursing Homes, Home Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Disabilities, Care Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Decision Support Systems, Behavior Management, Needs Assessment

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being

      Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Higher Education, Education and Training, Child Development, Goal Setting, Curriculum Development, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Research, Research Methodologies

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      IBM

      Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Backlogs, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Workflow Management, Sprint Planning, Team Management, Product Requirements, Lean Methodologies, Performance Measurement

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cómo hacer una tesis

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Research Reports, Writing and Editing, Research, Science and Research, Qualitative Research, Timelines, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      University of Michigan

      Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Python Programming, File Management, Functional Design, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Debugging

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Improving Communication Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Cooperation, Negotiation, Honesty

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      University of Colorado System

      Agile Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Agile Methodology, Meeting Facilitation, Positivity, Team Building, Resilience, Scrum (Software Development), Team Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Innovation, Sprint Planning, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Agile Project Management, Virtual Teams, Team Leadership, Business Transformation, Leadership Development, Project Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Narrative Economics: Yale University
    • Innovation Management: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Gamification: University of Pennsylvania
    • International Organizations Management : University of Geneva
    • Welcome to Game Theory: The University of Tokyo
    • Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach : University of Toronto
    • SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum: IBM
    • Cómo hacer una tesis: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Python Functions, Files, and Dictionaries: University of Michigan

    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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