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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Best Practices for Marketing with Facebook Messenger

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Customer experience improvement, Customer Engagement, Personalized Service, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Customer Relationship Building, Event Marketing, Customer Inquiries, Communication Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      General AI Mastery Toolbox: Master AI and Drive Success

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Drive Engagement, Generative AI, Customer Engagement, Prompt Engineering, Business Process Automation, Emerging Technologies, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Zapier: Easy Inbox Intelligence for Smarter Email

      Skills you'll gain: Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, Gmail, ChatGPT, Google Workspace, Data Integration, Generative AI, Business Process Automation, Real Time Data, Automation

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      University of Michigan

      Generative AI Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Sciences, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Columbia University

      Become a Peer Sponsor: Intro to Military Transition Support

      Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Active Listening, Mindfulness, Student Support and Services, Crisis Intervention, Mentorship, Collaboration, Personal Development, Mental Health, Resourcefulness, Strategic Thinking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Crafting Personalized Content with Gen AI: Create a Campaign

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Persona Development, AI Personalization, Target Audience, ChatGPT, Customer Insights, Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Content

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Employee Attrition Prediction Using Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Feature Engineering, Data Cleansing, Predictive Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Supervised Learning, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Human Resources, Decision Tree Learning, Employee Retention

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Performance Domains in Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Performance, Project Management Life Cycle, Team Management, Solution Delivery, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Team Building, Scheduling, Project Management, Performance Measurement, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Resource Management, Resource Allocation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Brand Awareness Using Digital Brand Activation

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Communications, Marketing Analytics, Customer Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Yale University

      The Making of Modern Ukraine

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, European History, Political Sciences, Ancient History, Social Sciences, Culture, Sociology, Socioeconomics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      CVS Health

      Preparing for Your Retail Customer Service Role

      Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Customer Complaint Resolution, Conflict Management, Customer Service, Interviewing Skills, Problem Solving, Professionalism, Keyword Research, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, LinkedIn

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Genially to Create Award Certificates

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Collaborative Software

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Best Practices for Marketing with Facebook Messenger: Coursera Project Network
    • General AI Mastery Toolbox: Master AI and Drive Success: Coursera Instructor Network
    • ChatGPT + Zapier: Easy Inbox Intelligence for Smarter Email: Vanderbilt University
    • Generative AI Teach-Out: University of Michigan
    • Become a Peer Sponsor: Intro to Military Transition Support: Columbia University
    • Crafting Personalized Content with Gen AI: Create a Campaign: Coursera Project Network
    • Employee Attrition Prediction Using Machine Learning: Coursera Project Network
    • Performance Domains in Project Management: Microsoft
    • Brand Awareness Using Digital Brand Activation: Coursera Instructor Network
    • The Making of Modern Ukraine: Yale University

    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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