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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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      IIT Bombay

      Introduction to Business Management : Winning Externally

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Advertising, Market Research, Value Propositions, Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Logistics, Customer Insights, Supply Chain Management, Sales Management, B2B Sales, Marketing Strategies, Selling Techniques, Competitive Analysis, Communication

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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a workspace for a team project on Slack

      Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Document Management, Collaborative Software, Team Management, Project Management, Organizational Skills, Productivity Software, File Management, Business Communication, Communication

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      SkillUp

      Data Collection and Root Cause Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Data Collection, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Process Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Statistical Inference, Analytical Skills, Pareto Chart, Performance Measurement

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Analysis with Python: Inform a Business Decision

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Promotional Strategies

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      VPN Tunneling with OpenVPN: Secure Network Connections

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Encryption, Network Security, Linux, Network Monitoring, Network Administration, Cross Platform Development

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Basecamp for Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Document Management, Project Management Software, Telecommuting, Project Management, Productivity Software, Internal Communications, Data Security, User Accounts, Information Privacy, Account Management, Automation

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Radio y Televisión Española

      Posicionamiento en redes: estrategias de contenido.

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Content Strategy, Media and Communications, Content Creation, Network Analysis, Digital Communications, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Validating Your Startup Idea with MVP Experiment Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Performance Measurement, Risk Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Modeling, Feasibility Studies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, New Product Development, Business Strategy, Product Development, Product Management, Innovation, FinTech, Leadership

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Value Creation and Building Enduring Relationships

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Professional Networking, Business Relationship Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Relationship Building, Business Strategy, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Mentorship, Innovation, Value Propositions, Team Motivation, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Managing Change when Moving to Google Cloud en Español

      Skills you'll gain: Staff Management, Collaborative Software, Organizational Change, Change Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Business Transformation, Workforce Development, Innovation, Employee Engagement, Communication

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Pinterest

      Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Organizational Skills, User Accounts, Collaboration, Project Portfolio Management, Curiosity, Resourcefulness, Research

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Accroître l’engagement de votre profil d’entreprise sur IG

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Drive Engagement, Performance Metric, Social Media Strategy, Customer Engagement, Business Communication, Business

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Introduction to Business Management : Winning Externally: IIT Bombay
    • Create a workspace for a team project on Slack: Coursera Project Network
    • Data Collection and Root Cause Analysis: SkillUp
    • Data Analysis with Python: Inform a Business Decision: Coursera Project Network
    • VPN Tunneling with OpenVPN: Secure Network Connections: Coursera Project Network
    • Use Basecamp for Project Management: Coursera Project Network
    • Posicionamiento en redes: estrategias de contenido.: Radio y Televisión Española
    • Validating Your Startup Idea with MVP Experiment Canvas: Coursera Project Network
    • Value Creation and Building Enduring Relationships: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Managing Change when Moving to Google Cloud en Español: Google Cloud

    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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