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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 Michigan

      The Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know

      Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Growth Mindedness, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Conscientiousness, Resilience, Lifelong Learning, Tenacity, Planning, Social Skills, Self-Awareness

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      Yale University

      The Science of Well-Being for Teens

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Optimism, Goal Setting, Resilience, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Compassion, Mindfulness, Behavioral Health, Social Skills, Psychology, Positive Behavior Support, Decision Making

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      What is Social?

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Social Media Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Content Strategy, Community Development, Market Analysis, Market Trend, Digital Transformation

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Getting and Cleaning Data

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, MySQL, Data Integration, Data Management, Web Scraping, Data Collection, Database Systems, Data Transformation, Data Access, Data Import/Export, R Programming, File Management, Application Programming Interface (API)

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      Universiteit Leiden

      International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague

      Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Political Sciences, Legal Proceedings, Diplomacy, International Relations, Legal Research, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Civil Law, Case Law, Environmental Issue

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      University of Washington

      Business English: Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, English Language, Writing, Telephone Skills, Vocabulary, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Business, Scheduling

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      The University of Tokyo

      Welcome to Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Social Sciences, Economics, Behavioral Economics, Socioeconomics, Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Planning

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Educación Social: Ámbitos de acción y reflexión

      Skills you'll gain: Adult Education, Social Work, Child Development, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Adult Learning Principles, Community Development, Education and Training, Gerontology, Student Engagement, Cultural Diversity, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empowerment

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Active Directory, Cloud Computing, Security Testing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Microsoft Windows, User Accounts, Operating Systems, Virtualization, Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, Virtual Machines, Mac OS, File Systems, Containerization, Security Controls, Docker (Software), Firewall

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      University of California, Irvine

      Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Creativity, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Professional Development, Decision Making, Root Cause Analysis, Organizational Effectiveness, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Personal Development, Performance Measurement, Business Leadership, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Collaboration, Team Oriented, Adaptability

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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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Knowledge Accelerators

      Customer Service Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level Agreement, Problem Solving, Customer Support, Customer Service, Technical Support, Resource Management, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Relationship Building, Active Listening, Communication, Writing and Editing, Technical Communication, Process Management

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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

    • The Science of Success: What Researchers Know that You Should Know: University of Michigan
    • The Science of Well-Being for Teens: Yale University
    • What is Social?: Northwestern University
    • Getting and Cleaning Data: Johns Hopkins University
    • International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague: Universiteit Leiden
    • Business English: Networking: University of Washington
    • Welcome to Game Theory: The University of Tokyo
    • Educación Social: Ámbitos de acción y reflexión: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security: IBM
    • Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: University of California, Irvine

    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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