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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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    • U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Digital Marketing 2

      Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Analytics, Big Data, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Paid media, Web Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, A/B Testing, Applied Machine Learning, Marketing Automation, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Formatting, Printing and Reporting with Primavera P6 PPM

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Software, Management Reporting, Data Management, Timelines, Project Schedules, Business Reporting, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Controls, Data Visualization, Change Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      مقدمة إلى خدمة رؤى الجمهور على فيسبوك

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Facebook, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Business Intelligence

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      U.S. Nutrition Policies and Implications

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Public Policies, Public Health, Health Policy, Policy Analysis, Health Equity, Community Health, Program Evaluation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      WebSockets Protocol Explained – Master Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API), Ajax, Web Development, General Networking, Web Servers, Web Applications, Javascript, Scalability, Event-Driven Programming, Server Side, Real Time Data, Network Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Как увеличивать число подписчиков через твиты

      Skills you'll gain: Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Brand Awareness, Growth Strategies, Regional Sales

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
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      Scrimba

      Intro to Supabase

      Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Development, Database Management, Query Languages, Real Time Data, Javascript, User Interface (UI)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Smarter Scientific Software Development with GitHub Actions

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, GitHub, Docker (Software), Scientific Methods, Software Development, Development Environment, Bioinformatics, Science and Research, Automation, Debugging, YAML

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Intégrer des applications dans votre Dashboard Hootsuite

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Integration, Dashboard, Cloud Applications, Software Installation, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Social Media, User Accounts, Media Strategy

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
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      Packt

      Essential Concepts of Vector Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, NoSQL, Database Systems, Databases, Query Languages, Database Management, OpenAI, Application Programming Interface (API), Linear Algebra, Generative AI, Development Environment, Unstructured Data, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      Simplilearn

      Javascript Basics with Operators, Loops and Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Data Structures, Javascript, Scripting, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Credit Risk Analysis and Underwriting

      Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Lending and Underwriting, Underwriting, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Stakeholder Communications, Performance Measurement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Digital Marketing 2: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Formatting, Printing and Reporting with Primavera P6 PPM: Packt
    • مقدمة إلى خدمة رؤى الجمهور على فيسبوك: Coursera Project Network
    • U.S. Nutrition Policies and Implications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • WebSockets Protocol Explained – Master Web Development: Packt
    • Как увеличивать число подписчиков через твиты: Coursera Project Network
    • Intro to Supabase: Scrimba
    • Smarter Scientific Software Development with GitHub Actions: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Intégrer des applications dans votre Dashboard Hootsuite: Coursera Project Network
    • Essential Concepts of Vector Databases: Packt

    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)
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    Analytics (16)
    Human Resources (16)
    Decision-making (15)
    Change Management (14)
    Innovation (14)
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    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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