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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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      Universitat de Barcelona

      THINK GLOBAL: TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE (IDP-ICE)

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Teaching, Intercultural Competence, Pedagogy, Culture, Curriculum Planning, Cultural Diversity, Psychological Evaluations, Research Methodologies, International Relations, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Student-Centred Learning, Diversity Awareness

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Linguistic Diversity, What for?

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Language Learning, Diversity Awareness, Anthropology, Intercultural Competence, Community Development, Creativity, Education Software and Technology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Searching for the Grand Paris

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Demography, Social Studies, Economic Development, Community Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Laws, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Culture, Sociology, Public Policies, Economics, Policy Development, Governance

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Manejo de Crisis Epilépticas y Promoción de la Inclusión Social

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Diversity Awareness, Patient Education and Support, Pediatrics, Gynecology, Patient Treatment, Student Support and Services, Patient Safety, Care Management, Chronic Diseases, Neurology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      101 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      McMaster University

      Finance for Everyone Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Stakeholder Engagement, Finance, Action Oriented, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Presentations, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Innovation publique et pensée design, l'innovation sociale au service des territoires

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Stakeholder Engagement, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Brainstorming, Experimentation, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Continuous Improvement Process, User Feedback, User Research, Qualitative Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Advocacy, International Relations, Fundraising, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Coordinating, Strategic Partnership, Relationship Building, Accountability, Program Evaluation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Software Testing, Computer Programming, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Inteligencia Artificial Generativa para Docentes

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Instructional Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Kafka Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Academic Success for English Learners

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Instructional Strategies, Differentiated Instruction, Special Education, English Language, Student Engagement, Parent Communication, Language Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Vocabulary

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Growing Great Writers with Writable

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Literacy, Educational Materials, Education Software and Technology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • THINK GLOBAL: TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE (IDP-ICE): Universitat de Barcelona
    • Linguistic Diversity, What for?: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Searching for the Grand Paris: Sciences Po
    • Manejo de Crisis Epilépticas y Promoción de la Inclusión Social: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Finance for Everyone Capstone Project: McMaster University
    • Innovation publique et pensée design, l'innovation sociale au service des territoires: ESSEC Business School
    • Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • The Fundamentals of Computing Capstone Exam: Rice University
    • Inteligencia Artificial Generativa para Docentes: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Kafka Fundamentals: LearnKartS

    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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