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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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      Meta

      إدارة وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Social Media, Content Strategy, Instagram, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Facebook, Branding, Content Management, Customer Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Managing Professional Work Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Staff Management, Collaboration, Team Motivation, Professional Development, Leadership, Accountability, Conflict Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Safety Culture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      HEC Paris

      CAPSTONE: Your Leadership Challenge

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Strategic Leadership, Accountability, Resilience, Personal Development, Business Leadership, Visionary, Innovation, Presentations, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Xbox

      Market Research and Competitive Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Target Market, Market Opportunities, User Research, Product Strategy, Customer Insights, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Innovation, Critical Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      IBM

      Program Manager Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Planning, Project Closure, Resource Management, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Organizational Strategy, Benefits Administration, Professional Networking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Cross-Cultural Communication and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Team Management, Team Building, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Culture, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arm

      Introduction to AI

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Science, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, Data Science

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Mastering Negotiation Skills & Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Administration, Active Listening

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Supply Chain Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Demand Planning, Operational Efficiency, Inventory Control, Inventory Management System, Logistics Management, Generative AI, Forecasting, Operational Analysis, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Predictive Analytics, Automation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      École normale supérieure

      Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Governance, Socioeconomics, Environment, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Systems Thinking, Environmental Policy, Finance, Advocacy, Economics, Lobbying, International Relations, Public Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Kubernetes in AWS: Create Cluster in EKS in your own VPC

      Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Kubernetes, DevOps, Amazon Web Services, Cloud-Native Computing, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Command-Line Interface

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Justice and Equity in Technology Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Disabilities, Innovation, Diversity Awareness, Human Centered Design, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Public Policies, Technology Solutions, Social Sciences, Technology Strategies, Policy Development, Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • إدارة وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي: Meta
    • Managing Professional Work Teams: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • CAPSTONE: Your Leadership Challenge: HEC Paris
    • Market Research and Competitive Analysis: Xbox
    • Program Manager Capstone: IBM
    • Cross-Cultural Communication and Management: University of California, Davis
    • Introduction to AI: Arm
    • Mastering Negotiation Skills & Strategies: Northeastern University
    • GenAI for Supply Chain Optimization: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Ecological and Energy Transitions in Southern Countries: École normale supérieure

    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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