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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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      Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

      Value and Individual Decision Making

      Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Decision Making, Microsoft Excel, Entrepreneurial Finance, Investments, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Motivação de Equipes

      Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Management, Recognizing Others, Organizational Leadership, Virtual Teams, Leadership and Management, Communication, Team Building, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Goal Setting

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Threat Modeling, Information Systems Security, Identity and Access Management, Application Security, Firewall, Threat Management, Encryption, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Administration, Infrastructure Security, Key Management, Security Controls, Authentications, Risk Management Framework

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      مبادئ الإعلام والتسويق الرقمي

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Digital Advertising, Marketing Channel, Electronic Media, Customer Engagement, Advertising, User Feedback, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Consumer Behaviour, Search Engine Marketing, Mobile Banking, Multimedia

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Create a custom workflow in Wrike

      Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Dashboard, Project Management Software, Work Order, Process Design

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • I

      Institut Mines-Télécom

      Promote your Scientific Results

      Skills you'll gain: Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, General Networking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      University of Maryland, College Park

      AI in Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Customer Engagement, Marketing Analytics, Content Marketing, Generative AI, Social Media Marketing, Customer experience improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing Automation, Social Media, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Business Ethics, Predictive Analytics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Scrimba

      Learn to work with APIs

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, Restful API, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event-Driven Programming, Web Services, HTML and CSS, Javascript, Web Design and Development, Wireframing, Real Time Data, Web Development Tools, Data Access, Web Servers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Servers, Animation and Game Design

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Storytelling und Einflussnahme: effektive Kommunikation

      Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Rapport Building, Leadership, Communication, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Communications, Presentations, Public Speaking, Meeting Facilitation, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Linux Troubleshooting Course with Real Life Examples

      Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Linux Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Servers, File Systems, Systems Administration, Linux, File Management, Firewall, Remote Access Systems, Event Monitoring, Hardware Troubleshooting, Linux Commands, System Monitoring, System Support, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Technical Support, Issue Tracking, Problem Management

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

      Effective Onboarding

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Employee Retention, Talent Acquisition, New Hire Orientations, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Relationship Building, Performance Metric, Drive Engagement, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Management, Internal Communications

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Value and Individual Decision Making: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
    • Motivação de Equipes: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection: Packt
    • مبادئ الإعلام والتسويق الرقمي : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Create a custom workflow in Wrike: Coursera Project Network
    • Promote your Scientific Results: Institut Mines-Télécom
    • AI in Digital Marketing: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Learn to work with APIs: Scrimba
    • ESG Mindsets for Business Transformation: Duke University
    • Storytelling und Einflussnahme: effektive Kommunikation: Macquarie 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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