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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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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Agua 2.0: empresas eficientes para el siglo XXI

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Water Resources, Strategic Planning, Sanitation, Governance, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Environment and Resource Management, Innovation, Business Process Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Management, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Development, Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Change Management, Quality Assessment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      تصميم نموذج أولي للألعاب باستخدام Figma:تصميم لعبة TicTacToe

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Game Design, Prototyping, Mockups, UI Components, Wireframing, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI) Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Descubre diferentes formatos de anuncios en Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Videography

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Healthcare Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Data Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Automation, Health Care Administration, Health Informatics, Health Administration, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Innovation, Health Technology, ChatGPT, Emerging Technologies, Healthcare Ethics, Decision Support Systems

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Preparar Atividades PhET para Educação STEM

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Design Reviews, Simulations, Interactive Design, Design Thinking, Experimentation, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Physics, Graphing, Biology, Algebra

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Walt Whitman

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, World History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      UBITS

      Comunicación visual: enriquece tus mensajes

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Leadership, Business Leadership, Innovation, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Communication, Creativity, Communication, Communication Strategies, Graphical Tools

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Anuncie su evento para recaudar fondos con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Graphic Design, Advertising, Design, Marketing Design, Design Elements And Principles, Target Audience, Digital Advertising, Social Media Content

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Our World and How to Accept It

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Employee Retention, Cultural Diversity, Recruitment Strategies, Organizational Development, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Training Programs, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Employee Onboarding

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Maximizing the Generative AI Value

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Return On Investment, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Solutions, Business Process Automation, Operational Efficiency, Automation, Innovation, Business Strategies, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement, Business Ethics, Customer experience improvement, Product Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Digitales Business Marketing mit Easil

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Materials, Online Advertising, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Branding

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Piktochart pour les débutants

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Presentations, Data Visualization, Content Creation, Shared Media

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Agua 2.0: empresas eficientes para el siglo XXI: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • تصميم نموذج أولي للألعاب باستخدام Figma:تصميم لعبة TicTacToe: Coursera Project Network
    • Descubre diferentes formatos de anuncios en Facebook: Coursera Project Network
    • GenAI for Healthcare Automation: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Preparar Atividades PhET para Educação STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The American Renaissance and Walt Whitman: Dartmouth College
    • Comunicación visual: enriquece tus mensajes: UBITS
    • Anuncie su evento para recaudar fondos con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Our World and How to Accept It: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Maximizing the Generative AI Value: 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)
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    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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