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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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      Packt

      Git Essentials for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Software Configuration Management, Development Environment, Command-Line Interface

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Benutze Facebook für Marketing von Kleinunternehmen

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Management, Advertising, Target Audience, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Business Marketing, Content Creation, Customer Engagement

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      كيفية إنشاء حساب إعلان وتحريره على موقع بينترست

      Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, User Accounts, Dashboard, Advertising, Account Management, Editing, Registration

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Recommender Systems: An Applied Approach using Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Data Processing, AI Personalization, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Visualization Software, System Design and Implementation, Matplotlib

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sentido Numérico para la Educación Primaria con PhET

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Simulation and Simulation Software, Diversity Awareness, Arithmetic

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Mark Twain

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, World History, European History, Research, Storytelling, Liberal Arts

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer une page de collecte de fonds sur Chuffed

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Goal Setting, Drive Engagement, Content Creation

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      كيفية دمج التطبيقات في لوحة معلومات هووتسويت

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, TikTok, Scheduling, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Billing, Systems Integration, Facebook, Dashboard, Instagram, Pinterest

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Implementando la acción climática

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Public Administration, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Governance, Economic Development, International Relations, Policy Development, Mitigation, Risk Management, Social Justice, Corporate Sustainability, Finance, Innovation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Prezi para pequeñas empresas

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Presentations, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Brand Awareness, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Sales Presentations, Promotional Materials, Branding

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • 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

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Network Visualization and Intervention

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Network Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Persuasive Communication, Innovation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Git Essentials for Beginners: Packt
    • Benutze Facebook für Marketing von Kleinunternehmen: Coursera Project Network
    • كيفية إنشاء حساب إعلان وتحريره على موقع بينترست: Coursera Project Network
    • Recommender Systems: An Applied Approach using Deep Learning: Packt
    • Sentido Numérico para la Educación Primaria con PhET: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The American Renaissance and Mark Twain: Dartmouth College
    • Créer une page de collecte de fonds sur Chuffed : Coursera Project Network
    • كيفية دمج التطبيقات في لوحة معلومات هووتسويت: Coursera Project Network
    • Implementando la acción climática: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Prezi para pequeñas empresas: 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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    Plan (25)
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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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