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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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    • U

      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Smart Working: Lavoro agile e Business English

      Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Telecommuting, English Language, Business Communication, Collaborative Software, Business Correspondence, Virtual Teams, Communication, Organizational Skills, Digital Transformation, Workforce Management, Productivity Software, Organizational Change

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      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

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      Digital Marketing Institute

      An Introduction to Digital Marketing and Digital Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Customer experience strategy (CX), Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Digital Transformation, Marketing Planning, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Channel, Customer Insights, Return On Investment, Agile Methodology, Consumer Behaviour, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      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

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Tidy Messy Data using tidyr in R

      Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Data Cleansing, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Pivot Tables And Charts

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      L&T EduTech

      Introduction to Renewable Energy

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Energy and Utilities, Innovation, Environment, Environmental Science, Transportation Operations, Environmental Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Mitigation, Architectural Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      P

      Packt

      TOTAL - CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71)

      Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Databases, Software Development, Information Technology, Collaborative Software, Network Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Network Security, General Networking, Network Administration, Data Storage, Hardware Troubleshooting, Technical Support and Services, System Configuration, Computer Hardware, Application Security, File Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Software Installation, Peripheral Devices

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      G

      GRAMMY GO

      Strategies for Audience Growth and Promoting Music Brands

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Digital Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer Engagement, Content Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing Strategies, Trend Analysis, Brand Strategy, Target Audience, Social Media Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Campaign Management, Social Media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Utrecht University

      The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Environmental Monitoring, Biostatistics, Public Health, Environmental Science, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Cardiology, Bioinformatics, Chronic Diseases, Research, Nutrition and Diet

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Washington

      Project Management Quickstart

      Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Documentation, Project Scoping, People Management, Project Planning, Scheduling, Dependency Analysis, Risk Management, Communication Planning

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      How to Set up Facebook Pixel

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Online Advertising, Web Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, User Accounts, Compliance Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Online Influence and Persuasion

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Statistical Analysis, Facebook, Social Sciences, Research, Data Collection, Sociology, Data Transformation, Persuasive Communication, Application Programming Interface (API), Psychology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Smart Working: Lavoro agile e Business English: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Create a custom workflow in Wrike: Coursera Project Network
    • An Introduction to Digital Marketing and Digital Strategy: Digital Marketing Institute
    • AI in Digital Marketing: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Tidy Messy Data using tidyr in R: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Renewable Energy: L&T EduTech
    • TOTAL - CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71): Packt
    • Strategies for Audience Growth and Promoting Music Brands: GRAMMY GO
    • The exposome: cracking the science about what makes us sick: Utrecht University
    • Project Management Quickstart: University of Washington

    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)
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    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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