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      Digital Marketing Institute

      Planning a Digital Marketing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Channel, Data Ethics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Digital Media Strategy, Customer Analysis, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Automation, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Digital Transformation, Business Analytics, Marketing Planning, Marketing Analytics

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Literacy Capstone – Evaluating Research

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Data Literacy, Research, Quantitative Research, Report Writing, Analytical Skills, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Chatbot with Voiceflow: Ecommerce Customer Support

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Customer Support, Self Service Technologies, Product Support, Customer Inquiries, Business Process Automation, E-Commerce, Order Management, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, User Flows

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Arizona State University

      Negotiation

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Communication, Strategic Planning, Contingency Planning, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Planning, Empathy, Research, Analysis, Goal Setting

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v.12

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Vulnerability Management, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Penetration Testing, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Malware Protection, Threat Detection, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security, Wireless Networks, Cryptography, Encryption

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      India-US Relations: Geopolitics, Culture, and Business

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Immigration Law, International Relations, Strategic Partnership, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Higher Education, World History, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Business, Information Technology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Advertise and grow your business on Facebook with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Creation, Advertising, Branding, Social Media Marketing, Photo Editing, Digital Advertising

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Edureka

      Advanced Rust Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Data Manipulation, System Programming, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Debugging

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Java Development with Databases 

      Skills you'll gain: Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, Spring Boot, Restful API, Java, NoSQL, Database Development, SQL, Databases, Database Design, Java Programming, Data Access, Database Management, Relational Databases, Back-End Web Development, Query Languages

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Assertiveness Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Assertiveness, Empowerment, Professional Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Leadership, Influencing, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Empathy, Decision Making

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      ESG Mindsets for Business Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Strategic Thinking, Business Solutions, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Thought Leadership, Professional Networking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (FC0-U61)

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Collaborative Software, Hardware Troubleshooting, Hardware Architecture, Information Systems Security, Programming Principles, Database Design, Malware Protection, Firewall, Application Development, Information Technology, Operating Systems, Databases, General Networking, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Security, IT Infrastructure, Python Programming, Linux

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Planning a Digital Marketing Strategy: Digital Marketing Institute
    • Data Literacy Capstone – Evaluating Research: Johns Hopkins University
    • Build a Chatbot with Voiceflow: Ecommerce Customer Support: Coursera Project Network
    • Negotiation : Arizona State University
    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v.12: Packt
    • India-US Relations: Geopolitics, Culture, and Business: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Advertise and grow your business on Facebook with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Advanced Rust Programming: Edureka
    • Java Development with Databases : SkillUp EdTech
    • Assertiveness Skills: 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)
    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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