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    Find the Best Social Work Course for Your Goals

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use vídeos en sus posts de redes sociales con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Instagram, Organizational Skills, Facebook, Video Production

      4.8
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Business, Commercialization, Budgeting, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Global Perspectives of DEI in the Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Training, Empathy, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Recognizing Others, Employee Retention, Culture, Leadership Studies, Self-Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Recruitment Strategies, Empowerment, Organizational Development, Human Resource Strategy, Disabilities

      Build toward a degree

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Alignor

      Diversity Leadership for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Overcoming Objections, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communications, Team Management, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Advocacy, Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Management

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Resolving and Transforming Conflict

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Expectation Management, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Follow Through, Problem Solving, Honesty, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Managing Professional Work Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Teamwork, People Management, Management Training And Development, Supervision, Collaboration, Professional Development, Leadership, Accountability, Conflict Management, Employee Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Safety Culture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Value Creation and Building Enduring Relationships

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Professional Networking, Business Relationship Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Relationship Building, Business Strategy, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Mentorship, Innovation, Value Propositions, Team Motivation, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Computational Thinking with JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, JSON, Application Deployment, Data Structures, Javascript, Application Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Data Analysis, Code Review, Software Development, Data Visualization Software, Scripting Languages, Web Development, Web Applications, Scripting, Prototyping, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Bienestar para el Desarrollo Personal y Profesional

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Human Development, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Resilience, Nutrition and Diet, Stress Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Emotional Intelligence, Mental and Behavioral Health, Chronic Diseases, World History

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced Security and Troubleshooting

      Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Human Factors (Security), Technical Support and Services, Encryption, Command-Line Interface, Authentications, Wireless Networks

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pittsburgh

      idea 2 IMPACT: An Introduction to Translating Assistive Health Technologies and Other Products

      Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Stakeholder Management, Planning, Market Analysis, New Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Product Development, Commercialization, Problem Solving, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Value Propositions, Health Technology, Presentations

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Edureka

      Advanced Golang Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Go (Programming Language), API Design, Web Services, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Tuning, Web Development, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Software Testing, Back-End Web Development, Databases, System Programming, C (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Data Structures

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      Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Use vídeos en sus posts de redes sociales con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • The Business, Politics, Policy, & Players of Space Programs: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Global Perspectives of DEI in the Workplace: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Diversity Leadership for Everyone: Alignor
    • Resolving and Transforming Conflict : Arizona State University
    • Managing Professional Work Teams: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Value Creation and Building Enduring Relationships: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Computational Thinking with JavaScript: University of Glasgow
    • Bienestar para el Desarrollo Personal y Profesional: Universidades Anáhuac
    • Advanced Security and Troubleshooting: 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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