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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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    Find the Best Social Work Course for Your Goals

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      IE Business School

      Diversity and Belonging in Businesses and Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Human Resource Policies, Safety Culture, Employee Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Relationship Building, Employee Surveys, Mentorship

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Social Determinants of Health: Planetary Health

      Skills you'll gain: Scatter Plots, Health Policy, Environmental Science, Data Analysis, Community Health, Environmental Issue, Regression Analysis, Systems Thinking, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Forecasting, Social Justice

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Xbox

      Digital and Print Media Design

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Style Guides, Digital Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Design, Photo Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, File Management, Color Theory

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Marketing Management Essentials:The Marketing Plan Structure

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Customer Engagement, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Market Research, Market Analysis, Brand Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Product Innovation Management

      Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Financial Analysis, Target Market, Business Metrics, Corporate Sustainability, Presentations, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)

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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SAS

      Data Literacy Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Ethics, Research, Analytical Skills

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      東亞儒學:孟子一(East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius (1))

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Liberal Arts, Research, Human Learning, Social Studies, Higher Education, Ancient History, Political Sciences, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Globalização, Impacto Social e Mundo Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Payment Systems, Corporate Sustainability, FinTech, Business Technologies, International Relations, Blockchain, Business Strategies, Digital Transformation, International Finance, Digital Assets, Global Marketing, Performance Measurement, Technology Strategies, Supply Chain, Investments

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Java for Beginners: Loops & Arrays

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microsoft Visual Studio

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      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, AI Personalization, Social Media Marketing, Generative AI, Trend Analysis, Social Media, Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Market Trend, Content Creation, TikTok, Drive Engagement, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Marketing, Automation, Customer Engagement, Artificial Intelligence

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Creating Engaging Content for Instagram

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Storytelling, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Content Performance Analysis, Photography, Branding, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Brand Awareness, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Target Audience

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      ManyChat for Beginners: Automate Instagram Lead Generation

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, Google Sheets, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Gmail

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Diversity and Belonging in Businesses and Organizations: IE Business School
    • Social Determinants of Health: Planetary Health: University of Minnesota
    • Digital and Print Media Design: Xbox
    • Marketing Management Essentials:The Marketing Plan Structure: IE Business School
    • Product Innovation Management: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Data Literacy Essentials: SAS
    • 東亞儒學:孟子一(East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius (1)): National Taiwan University
    • Globalização, Impacto Social e Mundo Digital: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Java for Beginners: Loops & Arrays: Coursera Project Network
    • GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing: Coursera Instructor 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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