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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

      Facebook Monetization: Collaborate with Brands

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Revenue Management, Goal Setting, New Business Development, Live Streaming

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Biostatistics in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Histogram, Statistical Visualization, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Box Plots, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Epidemiology, Public Health, Statistics, Science and Research, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sustainable Marketing and Consumer Trends

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Brand Marketing, Marketing Communications, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Advertising, Environmental Regulations, Strategic Communication, Emerging Technologies, Market Opportunities, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Regulatory Compliance, Engineering Management

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      Coursera

      YouTube Growth: Boost Your Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Live Streaming, Video Production, Drive Engagement, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Production Schedule, Relationship Building, Scheduling

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Trustworthiness, Negotiation, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Ethics, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Team Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Building, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Courage, Decision Making, Personal Development, Professional Development, People Development

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      Yale University

      Moralities of Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Research, Anthropology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Sciences, Child Development

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      University of Washington

      Introduction to Public Speaking

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Peer Review, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Constructive Feedback, Non-Verbal Communication, Organizational Skills, Composure, Stress Management

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      University at Buffalo

      ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Child Development, Parent Communication, Treatment Planning, Childhood Education and Development, Mental and Behavioral Health, Special Education, Classroom Management, Teaching, Disabilities, Instructional Strategies, Behavior Management, Planning, Communication

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      Coursera

      Facebook Optimization: Grow Your Presence

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Facebook, Instagram, Social Media, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Content Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Brand Marketing, Revenue Management, Business Analytics, Analytics

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      Instagram Optimization: Grow Your Presence

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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      AI Video Avatars: Launch Your Automated Social Media Machine

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Scripting, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Persona Development, Conceptual Design, Creative Design, Ideation

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      Vanderbilt University

      Microsoft 365 Copilot for Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Innovation, Productivity, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Data Ethics, Personal Development, Prompt Engineering, Culture Transformation, Human Machine Interfaces, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Problem Solving, Risk Management Framework

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Facebook Monetization: Collaborate with Brands: Coursera
    • Biostatistics in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Sustainable Marketing and Consumer Trends: University of Colorado Boulder
    • YouTube Growth: Boost Your Engagement: Coursera
    • Leading Teams: Developing as a Leader: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Moralities of Everyday Life: Yale University
    • Introduction to Public Speaking: University of Washington
    • ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students: University at Buffalo
    • Facebook Optimization: Grow Your Presence: Coursera
    • Instagram Optimization: Grow Your Presence: Coursera

    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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