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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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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      مقاييس التسويق وربحية التسويق

      Skills you'll gain: Production Line, Marketing Effectiveness, Business Metrics, Performance Measurement, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Production Management, Market Share, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Return On Investment, Benchmarking

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Decision Making, Adaptability, Dealing With Ambiguity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for People and Talent Management

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Employee Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Performance Management, AI Personalization, People Development, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Review, Workforce Development, HR Tech, People Analytics, Workforce Management, Training Programs, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Engagement

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Packt

      Git and GitHub for DevOps Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Version Control, Amazon Web Services, CI/CD, Software Installation, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Collaborative Software, Application Deployment, File Management, Code Review, Command-Line Interface

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Prácticas efectivas de marketing usando Facebook Messenger

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Management, Customer Service, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Automation, Business Marketing, Marketing Communications, Content Development and Management, Customer Communications Management, User Accounts

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Let's talk about it: A Health and Immigration Teach Out

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Health, Social Justice, Health Care Administration, Preventative Care, Health Care, Advocacy, Health Policy, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Outreach, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Oncology, Immigration Law, Patient Education And Counseling, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Discussion Facilitation, Healthcare Ethics, Maternal Health

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • É

      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

    • U

      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

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Speaking to a Technical Group

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

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Machine Learning and Human Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Learning Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, Natural Language Processing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      J

      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, Policy Development, Court Systems, Crisis Intervention, Health Policy, Civil Procedures

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Storing, Retrieving, and Processing JSON data with Python

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

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
      ·
      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • مقاييس التسويق وربحية التسويق: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Leading with Power Skills: Building Self-Awareness in Teams: University of Maryland, College Park
    • GenAI for People and Talent Management: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Git and GitHub for DevOps Engineers: Packt
    • Prácticas efectivas de marketing usando Facebook Messenger: Coursera Project Network
    • Let's talk about it: A Health and Immigration Teach Out: Johns Hopkins University
    • Functional Program Design in Scala (Scala 2 version): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Science of Firearm Injury Prevention Among Children & Teens: University of Michigan
    • Speaking to a Technical Group: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Machine Learning and Human Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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