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      Coursera Project Network

      Data Modeling with Power BI: Advanced DAX Calculations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Business Analysis, Financial Data, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Financial Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Import/Export

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Queen Mary University of London

      Stepping Up: Leading Others

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Delegation Skills, Team Performance Management, Leadership, People Management, Team Building, Virtual Teams, Mentorship, Conflict Management, Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting, Communication Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Introdução aos Sistemas de Informação para Negócios

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, IT Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Service Management, Interoperability, IT Management, Business Transformation, Data Strategy, DevOps, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Systems Integration, Innovation, Application Programming Interface (API), Service Design, Organizational Strategy, Mobile Banking, Social Media, E-Commerce, Organizational Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      ESADE Business and Law School

      Modelos de empresa familiar: del capitán al grupo inversor

      Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Business Modeling, Organizational Structure, Business Management, Systems Thinking, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Governance, Change Management, Decision Making, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Fundamentos de la Neuroeducación

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Human Learning, Neurology, Learning Theory, Anatomy, Child Development, Learning Strategies, Psychology, Biology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanjing University

      网络课程与学习评价

      Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Education Software and Technology, Innovation, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Culture, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      Intro to Dall-E and GPT Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, OpenAI, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Amsterdam

      Being Smart about Cycling Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Transportation Operations, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Research, Emerging Technologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Impactful Marketing Videos using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Marketing Materials, Video Production, Storytelling, Marketing Design, Content Marketing, Timelines, Presentations, Social Media Content, Multimedia, Drive Engagement

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Calculus through Data & Modelling: Techniques of Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Calculus, Probability, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Business Analysis and CAPM Exam Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Team Building, Business Requirements, Product Management, Business Process, Agile Methodology, Project Management Software, Business Modeling, Project Coordination, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), User Story, Agile Project Management, Registration, Stakeholder Management, Business Communication, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      London Business School

      New Ways of Working in an AI World

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Leadership Studies, Business Transformation, Data Strategy, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Technology Strategies, Capacity Planning, Business Ethics, Human Capital, Business Strategies, Decision Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Data Modeling with Power BI: Advanced DAX Calculations : Coursera Project Network
    • Stepping Up: Leading Others: Queen Mary University of London
    • Introdução aos Sistemas de Informação para Negócios: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Modelos de empresa familiar: del capitán al grupo inversor: ESADE Business and Law School
    • Fundamentos de la Neuroeducación: Universidades Anáhuac
    • 网络课程与学习评价: Nanjing University
    • Intro to Dall-E and GPT Vision: Scrimba
    • Being Smart about Cycling Futures: University of Amsterdam
    • Create Impactful Marketing Videos using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Calculus through Data & Modelling: Techniques of Integration: Johns Hopkins University

    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.

    Skills you can learn in Leadership And Management

    Leadership (53)
    Project Management (30)
    Plan (25)
    Planning (24)
    Modeling (17)
    Analytics (16)
    Human Resources (16)
    Decision-making (15)
    Change Management (14)
    Innovation (14)
    Negotiation (14)
    Human Resource Management (13)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Social Work

    Popular courses include Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change from the University of Michigan and Using Public Policy for Social Change from the University of Michigan. These courses explore topics such as counseling techniques, trauma-informed care, public policy, and advocacy.‎

    Yes. Many social work–related courses offer a free audit option, giving you access to video lectures and reading materials at no cost. To earn a certificate or complete assessments, you’ll need to pay or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn about human behavior, case management, ethics, mental health, community development, and working with diverse populations. Some courses also explore social welfare systems, cultural competency, and techniques for supporting individuals and families in crisis.‎

    Not necessarily. Many courses are beginner-friendly and introduce key social work concepts from the ground up. More advanced options may be better suited for learners with some experience in social sciences or community service.‎

    Yes. While Coursera doesn’t offer a full degree in social work, its courses can help you explore the field, build practical skills, and prepare for further education or roles in social services, counseling, nonprofit work, and community outreach.‎

    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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