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      Imperial College London

      Globalisation and health governance

      Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Equity, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Governance, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Business Ethics

      4.9
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Marketing Analytics: Data Predictions and Dashboards

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Dashboard, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Data Visualization Software, Analytics, Customer Insights, Market Research, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Alibaba Cloud Academy

      Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Network Security, General Networking, Network Architecture, Data Security, Application Security, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Operating Systems, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Management, Encryption

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Creating Social Media Posts with GenAI: Mastering ChatGPT

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, Social Media Content, Prompt Engineering, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, User Research, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Market Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Applied Machine Learning: Techniques and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Machine Learning Algorithms, Image Analysis, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Data Analysis

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Princeton University

      Food Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nutrition and Diet, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Gerenciamento de mídias sociais

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Management, Instagram, Digital Content, Performance Analysis, Facebook, Brand Management, Customer Engagement

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Contemporary Issues in World Politics

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Social Sciences, European History, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Governance, Economics, Security Strategy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Digital Marketing Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Digital Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Online Advertising, Google Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Google Ads, Marketing Channel, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Keyword Research, Marketing Planning, Paid media, Marketing Analytics, Social Media, Advertising, Blogs, Emerging Technologies

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Mapping Data Flows in Azure Data Factory

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mapping, Microsoft Azure, Data Transformation, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Dataflow, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Storage

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      EIT Digital

      Basic Recommender Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Usability, System Requirements, Machine Learning Algorithms, Innovation, Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Performance Tuning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Linux: Processes & System Resource Management for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Unix, Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, Debugging, System Monitoring

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Globalisation and health governance: Imperial College London
    • Marketing Analytics: Data Predictions and Dashboards: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Protecting Cloud Architecture with Alibaba Cloud: Alibaba Cloud Academy
    • Creating Social Media Posts with GenAI: Mastering ChatGPT: Coursera Project Network
    • Applied Machine Learning: Techniques and Applications: Johns Hopkins University
    • Food Ethics: Princeton University
    • Gerenciamento de mídias sociais: Meta
    • Contemporary Issues in World Politics: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Digital Marketing Analytics: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Create Mapping Data Flows in Azure Data Factory: 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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