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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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      Google Cloud

      Omnibond: Creating an HPC Environment in Google Cloud with CloudyCluster

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Computing Platforms, Jupyter, System Configuration

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Mastering Team Dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Building, Supervision, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Leadership, People Management, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Decision Making, Communication, Culture

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Oracle Primavera P6 PPM Professional Advanced Features

      Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Project Performance, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management Software, Project Portfolio Management, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Change Control, Data Management, User Accounts, Resource Management, Forecasting, Data Import/Export

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Leeds

      Working with Integrated Development Environments

      Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Microsoft Visual Studio, Unit Testing, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Version Control

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Defender Cloud Compliance - Secure Azure Services

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Microsoft Azure, Threat Management, Security Controls, Data Security, Key Management, Continuous Monitoring, Network Security, System Monitoring, Virtual Environment, Query Languages

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • F

      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Hábitos do Consumidor

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Strategies, Customer Retention, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Sociology, Culture, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Performance Management

      Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Performance Review, Generative AI Agents, Performance Improvement, Team Management, Goal Setting, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Employee Coaching, AI Personalization, Workforce Development, Employee Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Drive Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Prompt Engineering, Real Time Data, Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      Edureka

      Amazon Aurora Service Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Database Architecture and Administration, Databases, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Design, Distributed Computing, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Performance Tuning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, YAML, Microservices, Containerization, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, General Networking, Scalability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Design engaging Facebook / Instagram Stories with Visme

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Storytelling, Marketing Design, Facebook, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Social Media, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Marketing Materials

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      DeepLearning.AI

      Retrieval Optimization: Tokenization to Vector Quantization

      Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Large Language Modeling, Performance Tuning, Unstructured Data

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Teaching for Justice and Inclusivity In Challenging Times

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Teaching, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Pedagogy, Cultural Responsiveness, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Advocacy, Social Justice, Parent Communication, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Cultural Sensitivity, Rapport Building

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Omnibond: Creating an HPC Environment in Google Cloud with CloudyCluster: Google Cloud
    • Mastering Team Dynamics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Oracle Primavera P6 PPM Professional Advanced Features: Packt
    • Working with Integrated Development Environments: University of Leeds
    • Microsoft Defender Cloud Compliance - Secure Azure Services: Microsoft
    • Hábitos do Consumidor: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • GenAI for Performance Management : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Amazon Aurora Service Introduction: Edureka
    • Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On: Packt
    • Design engaging Facebook / Instagram Stories with Visme: Coursera Project Network

    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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