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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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    • N

      New York University

      MOST from a Conceptual Perspective

      Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research, Experimentation, Clinical Trials, Research Methodologies, Scientific Methods, Program Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Public Health and Disease Prevention

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      How to Create an Instagram Business Account

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Facebook, Social Media Management, Social Media, Account Management, Social Media Marketing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • N

      National Taiwan University

      東亞儒家:人文精神一(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (1))

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Culture, Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Ancient History, Interpersonal Communications

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      K

      Kennesaw State University

      The Business of Cybersecurity Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Incident Response, Risk Management, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Business Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Security Strategy, Information Management, Business Ethics, Performance Measurement, Compliance Management, Governance, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Инициирование и планирование проектов

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Work Breakdown Structure, Conflict Management, Project Planning, Project Scoping, Organizational Structure, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Documentation, Project Coordination, Leadership and Management, Influencing

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Fundamentos de la Neuroeducación

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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Program Manager Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Planning, Project Closure, Resource Management, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Organizational Strategy, Benefits Administration, Professional Networking

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      10 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Design a mobile app interface with Moqups

      Skills you'll gain: Mockups, User Flows, Wireframing, Interaction Design, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), User Experience Design, Usability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      51 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      AI Workflow: Enterprise Model Deployment

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), PySpark, IBM Cloud, Jupyter, Machine Learning, Containerization, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Design Thinking

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
      ·
      55 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Style Images with CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Browser Compatibility, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development Tools, Web Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      62 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California San Diego

      Learn to Teach Java: Writing Classes and Arrays

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Algorithms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      A

      Arizona State University

      Assessing Conflict

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Active Listening, Interviewing Skills, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Recognizing Others, Communication

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • MOST from a Conceptual Perspective: New York University
    • How to Create an Instagram Business Account: Coursera Project Network
    • 東亞儒家:人文精神一(East Asian Confucianisms: Humanism (1)): National Taiwan University
    • The Business of Cybersecurity Capstone: Kennesaw State University
    • Инициирование и планирование проектов: University of California, Irvine
    • Fundamentos de la Neuroeducación: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Program Manager Capstone: IBM
    • Design a mobile app interface with Moqups: Coursera Project Network
    • AI Workflow: Enterprise Model Deployment: IBM
    • Style Images with CSS: 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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