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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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      Northeastern University

      Strategic Healthcare Workforce Management

      Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Workforce Management, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Community Health, Performance Measurement, Health Care Administration, Talent Management, Employee Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Needs Assessment, Employee Performance Management, Demand Planning, Forecasting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Managing IT Project Scope, Schedule, and Resources

      Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Project Schedules, Scope Management, Project Scoping, Scheduling, Stakeholder Engagement, Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Estimation, Requirements Management, Timelines, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Project Estimation, Sprint Retrospectives, Service Level Agreement, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Quality Assessment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      كيفية استعمال التطبيق هووتسويت

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Scheduling, Social Media, Social Media Content, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, User Accounts, Account Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Public Health Leadership: Leadership in Crisis

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Care Administration, Crisis Intervention, Leadership, Health Disparities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Health, Emergency Response, Adaptability, Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Airport Construction

      Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Construction Inspection, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Construction Estimating, Facility Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Failure Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Comment créer et rejoindre des équipes sur Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Team Oriented, Collaborative Software, Virtual Teams, Project Design, Data Sharing, User Accounts

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Entiende el usuario típico en Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Advertising

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Yad Vashem

      L’antisémitisme : De ses origines à nos jours

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Studies, European History, Cultural Diversity, World History, Sociology, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Improving Network Performance I

      Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Google Cloud Platform, Performance Testing, Network Analysis, Hardware Architecture, Intranet

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Kreiere animierte Posts für soziale Medien mit Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Graphic and Visual Design, Collaborative Software, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Multimedia, User Accounts

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Free Trial
      A

      American Psychological Association

      Measures of Correlation and Contingency

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Strategic Career Planning in Technology-Based Roles

      Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Networking, Computer Science, LinkedIn, Technology Strategies, Recruitment, Technology Roadmaps, Computer Systems, Information Technology, Branding, Software Development, Communication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Strategic Healthcare Workforce Management: Northeastern University
    • Managing IT Project Scope, Schedule, and Resources: Packt
    • كيفية استعمال التطبيق هووتسويت: Coursera Project Network
    • Public Health Leadership: Leadership in Crisis: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Airport Construction: L&T EduTech
    • Comment créer et rejoindre des équipes sur Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Entiende el usuario típico en Facebook: Coursera Project Network
    • L’antisémitisme : De ses origines à nos jours: Yad Vashem
    • Improving Network Performance I: Google Cloud
    • Kreiere animierte Posts für soziale Medien mit Canva: 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)
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    Human Resources (16)
    Decision-making (15)
    Change Management (14)
    Innovation (14)
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    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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