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      American Psychological Association

      Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors

      Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Cultural Diversity, Epidemiology, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Neurology, Demography, Psychology, Pharmacotherapy

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Psychology in Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies, Compassion, Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Resilience, Critical Thinking, Human Development, Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Personal Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Empathy, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Home-Based Child Care

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Business Planning, Accident Prevention, Special Education, Teaching, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Business, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Creativity

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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Workplace Psychological Health and Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Safety Culture, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Leadership, Stress Management, Organizational Leadership, Mental Health, People Management, Rapport Building, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Occupational Safety And Health, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Empathy, Resilience, Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Digital Technology and Social Change

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Digital Communications, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Business Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, OpenAI, Data Storage, Artificial Intelligence, Social Studies, Media and Communications, Digital Assets, Computer Science, Digital Marketing, ChatGPT, Sociology, Social Sciences, Generative AI

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Caring for Others

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Sociology, Long Term Care, Health Care, Surveys, Social Sciences, Personal Care, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Culture, Care Management, Supply And Demand, Cultural Diversity, Nursing Homes, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Healthcare Ethics, Media and Communications, Community and Social Work, Disabilities

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Program Evaluation, School Psychology, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Teaching, Social Justice, Social Skills, Adult Education, Behavior Management, Advocacy, Higher Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Education and Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Child Development, Empathy, Growth Mindedness

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      University of Colorado System

      Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School

      Skills you'll gain: Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, School Psychology, School Counseling, Student Support and Services, Social and Human Services, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Mental and Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Trauma Care, Data Collection

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Entrepreneurship, Feasibility Studies, Needs Assessment, Socioeconomics, Customer Analysis, Community Development, Target Audience, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Operations, Cost Estimation, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Ideation, Business Research, Financial Planning

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      University of Toronto

      Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Mental Health, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Health Care, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Health, Positive Behavior Support, Psychology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Understanding Violence

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Conflict Management, Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Justice, Mental Health, Sociology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Trauma Care, Biology

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Norms, Social Change II

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Media and Communications

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors: American Psychological Association
    • Psychology in Everyday Life: American Psychological Association
    • Home-Based Child Care: The State University of New York
    • Workplace Psychological Health and Safety: University of Alberta
    • Digital Technology and Social Change: University of California, Davis
    • Caring for Others: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): University of Colorado Boulder
    • Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School: University of Colorado System
    • Social Entrepreneurship: University of Pennsylvania
    • Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers: University of Toronto

    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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