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    • U

      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Graduate Certificate in Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Financial Auditing, Descriptive Statistics, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Generative AI, Financial Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Tax, Global Marketing, Organizational Change

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      Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

    • U

      University of London

      Bachelor of Science in Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Process Design, Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Statistical Analysis, Organizational Change, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Innovation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Supply Chain Management, Training and Development, Virtual Teams, Diversity and Inclusion, Databases, Cost Accounting, International Finance, Research, Branding, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      HEC Paris

      Trust Based Leadership University Certificate

      Skills you'll gain:

      University Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Training and Learning Programs for Volunteer Community Health Workers

      Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Education and Training, Community Health, Train The Trainer, Patient Education And Counseling, Educational Materials, Goal Setting, Adult Education, Needs Assessment, Planning, Supervision

      4.7
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos (PAP)

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, First Aid, Emergency Services, De-escalation Techniques, Stress Management, Disabilities, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Psychology, Cultural Sensitivity, Working With Children, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Copenhagen

      Chronically Ill in an Emergency: Why Mental Health Matters

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Psychosocial Assessments, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Health Care, Health Policy, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cinematic Health

      Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care

      Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Caregiving, Pulmonology, Chronic Diseases, Long Term Care, Nursing Care, Vital Signs, Direct Patient Care, Cardiology, Geriatrics, Patient Education and Support, Behavior Management, Infection Control, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Patient Safety, Nutrition and Diet

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Bienestar para el Desarrollo Personal y Profesional

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Human Development, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Stress Management, Resilience, Public Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Media and Communications, Chronic Diseases

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Psicología de la salud

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Chronic Diseases, Psychology, Patient Education and Support, Stress Management, Neurology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      84 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      MedCerts

      Mental Health Care Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Medical Privacy, Child Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Health Therapies, Professionalism, Professional Development, Pediatrics, Time Management, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Teamwork, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      873 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      #talkmentalillness

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Psychiatry, Mental Health Therapies, Health Disparities, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Advocacy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      I

      Imperial College London

      Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Behavioral Health, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Health, Policy Development, Psychology, Risk Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Graduate Certificate in Digital Marketing: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    • Bachelor of Science in Marketing: University of London
    • Trust Based Leadership University Certificate: HEC Paris
    • Training and Learning Programs for Volunteer Community Health Workers: Johns Hopkins University
    • Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos (PAP): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Chronically Ill in an Emergency: Why Mental Health Matters: University of Copenhagen
    • Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care: Cinematic Health
    • Bienestar para el Desarrollo Personal y Profesional: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Psicología de la salud: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Mental Health Care Fundamentals: MedCerts

    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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