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      University of Michigan

      Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

      Skills you'll gain: Business Psychology, Culture, Leadership and Management

      4.8

      (312 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Psychological First Aid

      Skills you'll gain: Communication

      4.8

      (18.1k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Columbia University

      Social Services for Families, Seniors and Those with Disabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Benefits, Human Resources

      4.8

      (133 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Columbia University

      Social Policy for Social Services & Health Practitioners

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Leadership and Management, Business Psychology, General Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Business Analysis, Communication, Epidemiology, Marketing, Strategy and Operations, Behavioral Economics, Benefits, Critical Thinking, Culture, Data Analysis, Digital Marketing, Research and Design, Statistical Analysis, Sales, Strategy

      4.8

      (382 reviews)

      Beginner · Specialization · 3-6 Months

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      University of Toronto

      The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Adaptability, Business Psychology, Change Management, Collaboration, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Influencing, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, People Development, Resilience, Culture, Planning, Problem Solving, Supply Chain and Logistics

      4.5

      (1.5k reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-3 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health

      Skills you'll gain: Business Psychology, Entrepreneurship, Resilience

      4.8

      (3.2k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Business Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Writing

      4.9

      (25.6k reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-3 Months

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Gender and Sexuality: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Employee Relations, Human Resources

      4.8

      (881 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Feminism and Social Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Business Psychology, Culture, Leadership and Management, Communication

      4.8

      (5.7k reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness

      4.7

      (482 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Leadership for Public Health Crises

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Probability & Statistics, Risk Management, Sales, Statistical Tests, Strategy, Strategy and Operations

      4.7

      (150 reviews)

      Beginner · Specialization · 1-3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Greek and Roman Mythology

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Storytelling

      4.8

      (2.2k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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

    • Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change: University of Michigan
    • Psychological First Aid: Johns Hopkins University
    • Social Services for Families, Seniors and Those with Disabilities: Columbia University
    • Social Policy for Social Services & Health Practitioners: Columbia University
    • The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs: University of Toronto
    • Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health: The University of Sydney
    • Introduction to Psychology: Yale University
    • Gender and Sexuality: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: University of Pittsburgh
    • Feminism and Social Justice: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness: University of Toronto

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    Change Management (14)
    Innovation (14)
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    Human Resource Management (13)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Social Work

    • Social work covers a broad range of activities that provide aid to disadvantaged and vulnerable people in society. Social workers aim to create conditions in with families and individuals of all ages can thrive. The concept of helping the less fortunate has existed in one form or another throughout history. However, in the United States, social work first emerged as a formal field in the late 19th century. The first social work training class debuted at Columbia University in New York in 1898. Several decades later, in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) was formed.‎

    • Learning about social work can prepare you for a variety of jobs in areas like clinical work, substance abuse, child welfare, and policy planning. Clinical social workers focus on offering mental health services. Social workers who specialize in substance abuse offer counsel to individuals struggling with addiction. Child welfare workers offer aid to children who have suffered abuse, neglect, or lack a stable family structure. Social programs require lots of research and proposals, so social workers are also active behind the scenes of the legislation planning process.

      Most of these jobs require you to combine your knowledge of social work with knowledge of another field. For example, an understanding of developmental psychology is essential if you plan to provide child welfare services.‎

    • Online courses will teach you about the origins of various issues relevant to social work, such as violence, addiction, mental health, and illness. You'll also learn useful skills such as psychological first aid, creative problem solving, and community organizing. Online courses feature video lectures, reading assignments, and quizzes with flexible deadlines. You can advance through the material at your own convenience and then use your knowledge and skills in the workforce.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.
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