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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

      Instagram Insights: Crack the Algorithm

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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Environment, Water Resources, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Trend Analysis, Social Sciences, Economics

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      MedCerts

      Nursing Assistant Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Assistance, Medical Terminology, Pathology, Conflict Management, Professionalism, Trustworthiness, Direct Patient Care, Emotional Intelligence, Caregiving, Professional Development, Oral Hygiene, Anatomy, Home Health Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Toileting, Time Management, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Vital Signs, Communication

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      University of California, Irvine

      Éxito Profesional

      Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Delegation Skills, Negotiation, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Schedules, Time Management, Business Writing, Critical Thinking, Planning, Team Leadership, Productivity, Goal Setting, Timelines, Professional Networking, Project Management, Business Communication, Accounting, Peer Review, Finance, Change Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Freelance Editor Marketing: Attract Your Ideal Clients

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Social Media Strategy, Videography, Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Digital Content, Branding, Marketing Collateral, Portfolio Management, Promotional Strategies, Creativity

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      The Materiality of ESG Factors

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Strategy, Risk Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Regulations, Equities, Investment Management, Succession Planning, Investments, Compensation Management, Financial Management, Business Ethics, Portfolio Management, Return On Investment, Financial Market, Finance

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Operations Management

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Management, Capacity Planning, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Workflow Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Lean Methodologies, Quality Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Inventory Management System, Process Flow Diagrams, Six Sigma Methodology, Statistical Process Controls, Resource Utilization

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      PMP Certification: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Scheduling, Project Scoping, Project Schedules, Agile Methodology, Project Planning, Requirements Management, Project Documentation, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Change Control

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Branding: The Creative Journey

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Customer experience strategy (CX), Storytelling, Advertising, Logo Design, Content Marketing, Brand Management, Value Propositions, Brand Awareness, Production Planning, Customer experience improvement, Content Creation, Target Audience, Consumer Behaviour, Journalism, Creativity, Communication

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      Starweaver

      Digital Transformation in Hospitality

      Skills you'll gain: Service Design, Change Management, Design Thinking, Social Media Campaigns, Performance Measurement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Innovation, Social Media Content, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Digital Marketing, Operational Efficiency, Leadership, Customer Engagement, Content Management, Search Engine Optimization

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Case Law, Pollution Prevention, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Economics, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Risk Control

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      Strategies and Approaches in Sports Media

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Media Relations, Storytelling, Content Creation, Paid media, Content Strategy, Strategic Communication, Brand Management, Advertising, Strategic Partnership, Revenue Management, Video Production, Target Audience, Community Development, Negotiation, Target Market, Crisis Management, Planning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Instagram Insights: Crack the Algorithm: Coursera
    • Introduction to Sustainability: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Nursing Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • Éxito Profesional: University of California, Irvine
    • Freelance Editor Marketing: Attract Your Ideal Clients: Skillshare
    • The Materiality of ESG Factors: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Operations Management: University of Pennsylvania
    • PMP Certification: Unit 2: Pearson
    • Branding: The Creative Journey: IE Business School
    • Digital Transformation in Hospitality: Starweaver

    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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