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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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      Meta

      مشروع كابستون للتسويق عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي من فيسبوك

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Campaign Management, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Instagram, Presentations, Digital Marketing, Performance Reporting, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Welfare, Public Health, Public Safety and National Security, Epidemiology, Family Medicine, Community Health, Health Policy, School Psychology, Risk Analysis, Program Evaluation, Mental Health, Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Promoción de Habilidades Socioemocionales

      Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Instructional Design, Social Skills, Course Development, Emotional Intelligence, Program Evaluation, Self-Awareness, Psychosocial Assessments, Adaptability, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Tokyo

      6分間模擬授業で学ぶ授業づくり(Learn How to Teach by 6 Min. Micro Teaching)

      Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Teaching, Program Evaluation, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Graphic Design, Instructional Design, Student Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Time Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Speaking to a Technical Group

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Technical Communication, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Communication, Target Audience, Influencing, Interpersonal Communications, Contingency Planning

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Functional Program Design in Scala (Scala 2 version)

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Functional Design, Software Design Patterns, Algorithms, Data Structures, Simulations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Johns Hopkins University

      ERPO: A Civil Approach to Gun Violence Prevention Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Public Policies, Public Health, Public Safety and National Security, Legal Proceedings, Policy Analysis, Community Organizing, Community Health, Crisis Intervention, Civil Law, Health Policy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Storing, Retrieving, and Processing JSON data with Python

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Access, Restful API, Python Programming, UI Components, User Interface (UI)

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Analyze Tweet Engagement with Twitter Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Content, Brand Awareness, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Customer Engagement, Advertising, Performance Analysis, Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      التسويق للشركات والمشاريع الصغيرة عبر موقع يوتيوب

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Engagement, Google Analytics, Content Creation, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Marketing Analytics, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Business Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      SAP

      Business Process Modeling and Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Performance Measurement, Process Analysis, Process Mapping, Gap Analysis, Business Process Improvement, SAP Applications, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Root Cause Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, ChatGPT

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      DeepLearning.AI

      Introducing Multimodal Llama 3.2

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Open Source Technology, Computer Vision

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • مشروع كابستون للتسويق عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي من فيسبوك: Meta
    • Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens: University of Michigan
    • Promoción de Habilidades Socioemocionales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • 6分間模擬授業で学ぶ授業づくり(Learn How to Teach by 6 Min. Micro Teaching): The University of Tokyo
    • Speaking to a Technical Group: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Functional Program Design in Scala (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • ERPO: A Civil Approach to Gun Violence Prevention Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
    • Storing, Retrieving, and Processing JSON data with Python: Coursera Project Network
    • How to Analyze Tweet Engagement with Twitter Analytics: Coursera Project Network
    • التسويق للشركات والمشاريع الصغيرة عبر موقع يوتيوب: Coursera Project 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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