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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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      Starweaver

      Executive Communication & Data Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Business Writing, Concision, Data Visualization, Non-Verbal Communication, Sales Strategy, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Sales Presentation, Empathy, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Rapport Building, Grammar, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Communication Strategies, Marketing Communications

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Change Management & Innovation Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Change, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Business Transformation, Change Management, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Thought Leadership, Innovation, Generative AI Agents, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Skills, Communication Strategies, Communication

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Cyber Security for Managers and Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Crisis Management, Incident Response, Cyber Operations, Leadership Studies, Security Strategy, Communication, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Enterprise Security, Culture Transformation, Business Risk Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      High-Performance and Parallel Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Bash (Scripting Language), Distributed Computing, Scalability, Computer Systems, Computer Science, Big Data, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, File Systems, Cloud Development, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, C and C++, Linux, Programming Principles, OS Process Management

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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Washington

      Business Law: A Community of Practice with Paralegals

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Strategy, Commercial Laws, Governance, Legal Risk, Case Law, Corporate Finance, Strategic Partnership, Civil Law, Corporate Accounting, Partnership Accounting, Organizational Structure, Analysis, Business, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Making Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Storytelling, Creativity, Design Thinking, Design Elements And Principles, Photography, Design

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Leadership: Implementing DEI at Your Company

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Programs, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Leadership, Performance Metric, Goal Setting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Enhancing Reproducible Science with GitHub and Docker

      Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Version Control, GitHub, Package and Software Management, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Open Source Technology, Development Environment, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Docker (Software), Containerization, Scientific Methods, Data Sharing, Key Management, Git (Version Control System), Automation, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Estimating Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Risk Management, Cost Estimation, Project Estimation, Construction Management, Bidding, Construction, Cost Management, Verification And Validation, Workflow Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Budgeting, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Project Documentation

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.2: Layout & Components

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Mockups, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, User Flows, User Interface (UI) Design, Information Architecture

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      Immersify

      Infection Prevention & Wound Care: Clean Practice Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Medical Support, Medical Surgical Nursing, Health Assessment, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Safety, Patient Education and Support, Patient Treatment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Community Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Hult International Business School

      THRIVE with AI: Mastering AI for Leadership Growth & Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Productivity, Decision Making, Agile Project Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Executive Communication & Data Leadership: Starweaver
    • Change Management & Innovation Leader: Starweaver
    • Cyber Security for Managers and Leaders: Macquarie University
    • High-Performance and Parallel Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Business Law: A Community of Practice with Paralegals: University of Washington
    • Making Architecture: IE Business School
    • Leadership: Implementing DEI at Your Company: Skillshare
    • Enhancing Reproducible Science with GitHub and Docker: Johns Hopkins University
    • Estimating Fundamentals: University of California, Davis
    • Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.2: Layout & Components: Skillshare

    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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