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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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    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of California, Irvine

      Interviewing, Negotiating a Job Offer, and Career Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Professional Development, Planning, Personal Development, Technical Communication, Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Verbal Communication Skills

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      AWS Database Specialty Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Database Design, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Redshift, Data Migration, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Disaster Recovery, Databases, Relational Databases, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), NoSQL, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Security, Encryption, Amazon S3, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Scalability, Performance Tuning

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      مبادئ التسويق على وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Instagram, Facebook, Brand Awareness, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Analytics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Teaching Infographics with Genially

      Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Education Software and Technology, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Driving Operational Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Capacity Planning, Operational Analysis, Operations Management, Process Optimization, Business Metrics, Performance Analysis, Customer Retention, Supply Chain, Resource Allocation, Customer experience improvement

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      American Psychological Association

      The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Human Development, Social Sciences, Biology, Trend Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Research

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Packt

      Advanced Networking, Security, and IT Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Threat Detection, Information Technology Operations, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Mobile Security, Information Systems Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Document Management, Malware Protection, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Change Control, Authentications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fornire un feedback utile (Giving Helpful Feedback)

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Team Motivation, Management Training And Development, Empathy, Positivity, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Equidade de Gênero

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Culture Transformation, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Sociology, Organizational Structure, Business Leadership, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Action Oriented, Business Ethics, Self-Awareness, Innovation, Corporate Strategy, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Educación superior y emprendimiento

      Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Higher Education, Education and Training, Adult Education, Entrepreneurship, Teaching, Course Development, Constructive Feedback, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Development, Sustainability Reporting, Innovation, Problem Solving, Community Development, Collaboration, Strategic Partnership, Creativity, Research

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Utilizing Engaging Assessment with Boom Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fundamental Tools of Data Wrangling

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Wrangling, NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Integration, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Interviewing, Negotiating a Job Offer, and Career Planning: University of California, Irvine
    • AWS Database Specialty Certification: EDUCBA
    • مبادئ التسويق على وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي: Coursera Project Network
    • Teaching Infographics with Genially: Coursera Project Network
    • Driving Operational Performance: University of Pennsylvania
    • The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality: American Psychological Association
    • Advanced Networking, Security, and IT Operations: Packt
    • Fornire un feedback utile (Giving Helpful Feedback): University of Colorado Boulder
    • Equidade de Gênero: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Educación superior y emprendimiento: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    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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