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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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      DeepLearning.AI

      Neural Networks and Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Linear Algebra, Python Programming, Performance Tuning

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      123K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Introduction to Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Customer experience strategy (CX), Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Channel, Goal Setting, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Facebook, Instagram, Digital Marketing, Policy Development, LinkedIn

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Project Planning: Putting It All Together

      Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Project Management, Milestones (Project Management), Communication Planning, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Project Documentation, Risk Management, Timelines, Estimation, Procurement, Work Breakdown Structure, Budget Management, Budgeting, Strategic Thinking

      4.8
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      14K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Content Marketing, Peer Review, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Advertising, Target Audience, Big Data, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, Data Collection, Content Creation, Marketing Effectiveness, Analytics, Digital Marketing, ChatGPT

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Increase Engagement to your Instagram Business Profile

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Calendar Management, Social Media Strategy, Photo Editing

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      344 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Work Smarter with Microsoft Word

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Word, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Microsoft Windows, Data Sharing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, File Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Technical Support Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Technical Support, Computer Hardware, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Support, Computer Architecture, Computer Networking, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Technical Communication, Virtual Machines

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      161K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Career Success

      Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Feasibility Studies, Negotiation, Business Writing, Creative Problem-Solving, Goal Setting, Time Management, Problem Solving, Planning, Business Correspondence, Productivity, Report Writing, Creativity, Peer Review, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Cost Management, Project Management, Collaboration, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      45K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Information Privacy, Technical Writing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Image Analysis, Content Creation, Virtual Environment, Data Analysis, Mitigation, Data Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM AI Foundations for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Mining, Generative AI, Enterprise Architecture, OpenAI, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Information Architecture, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, Data Management, Strategic Thinking, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, Business Ethics, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      96K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Behavioral Health, Preventative Care, Social Studies, Chronic Diseases, Health Informatics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Social Media Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Statistical Analysis, Unstructured Data, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, Scripting, Data Collection, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Neural Networks and Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
    • Introduction to Social Media Marketing: Meta
    • Project Planning: Putting It All Together: Google
    • Social Media Marketing: Northwestern University
    • Increase Engagement to your Instagram Business Profile : Coursera Project Network
    • Work Smarter with Microsoft Word: Microsoft
    • Technical Support Fundamentals: Google
    • Career Success: University of California, Irvine
    • Generative AI for Educators: IBM
    • IBM AI Foundations for Business: IBM

    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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