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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 Colorado System

      School Health for Children and Adolescents

      Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Education, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Nutrition Education, Community Health, Chronic Diseases, Student Support and Services, Positive Behavior Support, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Disabilities, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medical Support, Medical Emergency, School Psychology, Working With Children, Behavioral Health

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      PwC

      Problem Solving with Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Statistical Analysis, Forecasting, Data Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Document Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado System

      Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Caregiving, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Direct Patient Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Nursing Care, Patient Assistance, Care Management, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Safety, Health Assessment, Medication Therapy Management, Rapport Building, Pharmacology, Compassion, Treatment Planning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Stress Management, Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Genre : quels enjeux ? Violences, globalisation, biomédecine, sexualités.

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, World History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Research, Science and Research, Economics

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

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      Stanford University

      International Women's Health and Human Rights

      Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Maternal Health, Health Equity, Child Health, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Social Work, Human Services, Geriatrics, Advocacy, International Relations, Health Policy, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Economic Development

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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Use AI Responsibly

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Data Collection, Data Security, Analysis, Generative AI, Critical Thinking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      517 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Foundations of Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Data Literacy, Business Analytics, Real Time Data, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Business Metrics

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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Make the Sale: Build, Launch, and Manage E-commerce Stores

      Skills you'll gain: E-Commerce, Online Advertising, Order Fulfillment, Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Customer Engagement, Marketing, Advertising, Brand Strategy, Market Trend, Product Knowledge, Web Analytics, Process Optimization, Market Research, Target Audience

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Target Audience, Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Instagram, Growth Strategies, Content Strategy, Digital Marketing, Scheduling, Brand Awareness, Customer Engagement, Market Research

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      American Contract Law I

      Skills you'll gain: Commercial Laws, Contract Review, Case Law, Legal Research, Contract Management, Negotiation

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

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      IESE Business School

      Accounting: Principles of Financial Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Cash Management, Ledgers (Accounting)

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • School Health for Children and Adolescents: University of Colorado System
    • Problem Solving with Excel : PwC
    • Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
    • Genre : quels enjeux ? Violences, globalisation, biomédecine, sexualités.: University of Geneva
    • International Women's Health and Human Rights: Stanford University
    • Use AI Responsibly: Google
    • Foundations of Business Intelligence: Google
    • Make the Sale: Build, Launch, and Manage E-commerce Stores: Google
    • Social Media Marketing: SkillUp EdTech

    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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