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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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      Lund University

      AI, Business & the Future of Work

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Business Risk Management, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Digital Transformation, Organizational Change, Business Ethics, Automation, Thought Leadership, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Interviewing Skills, Human Machine Interfaces

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Canva to Create Social Media Visuals for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Facebook, Content Creation, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Data Visualization, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, Brand Management, Digital Marketing

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos (PAP)

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, First Aid, Pediatrics, De-escalation Techniques, Stress Management, Disabilities, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Working With Children, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Performance Measurement, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Project Performance, Strategic Thinking, Project Design, Organizational Structure, Needs Assessment, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Amsterdam

      Classical Sociological Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Economics, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Mathematical Modeling, Markov Model, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution, Simulations

      4.8
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Search Engine Marketing, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Order Fulfillment, Social Media Management, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Customer Retention, E-Commerce, Campaign Management, Loyalty Programs, Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Marketing Budgets, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Instagram, Content Creation, Campaign Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Online Advertising, Marketing, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Presentations, Brand Management, Digital Marketing

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      What is Data Science?

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Mining, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Google AI Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Process Optimization, Productivity Software, Workforce Development, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Technical Writing, Emerging Technologies, Operational Efficiency, Business Solutions, Machine Learning Software, Data Security, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Quality

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Data Management

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Governance, Data Visualization, Data Security, Data Migration, Database Design, Data Literacy, MySQL, Descriptive Statistics, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Store, Data Management, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Architecture, Excel Formulas, Business Intelligence

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM AI Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Keras (Neural Network Library), Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI Agents, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Natural Language Processing, Tensorflow, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Data Science

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      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • AI, Business & the Future of Work: Lund University
    • Use Canva to Create Social Media Visuals for Business: Coursera Project Network
    • Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos (PAP): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators: University of Pennsylvania
    • Classical Sociological Theory : University of Amsterdam
    • Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis: Stanford University
    • Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce: Google
    • Meta Social Media Marketing: Meta
    • What is Data Science? : IBM
    • Google AI Essentials: 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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