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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Lier des comptes Facebook Ads à Facebook Business Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Product Promotion, Inventory Management System, Social Media Management, User Accounts, Account Management, Advertising

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Herman Melville

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, World History, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ISC2

      Working in the Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Risk Mitigation, Cloud Platforms, Security Strategy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Service Level Agreement

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Diseña stories para Instagram y Facebook con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Animations, Graphical Tools, Content Creation, Facebook, Design

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Lancer une campagne publicitaire sur Pinterest

      Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Advertising Campaigns, Target Audience, Advertising, Scheduling, Online Advertising, Budgeting, Paid media, Campaign Management, Goal Setting

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Apprendre à tirer parti des idées de tweet sur Twitter

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Product Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Branding

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Как создать профиль компании в Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Management, Online Advertising, Professional Networking

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      UBITS

      Mide el desempeño de tu equipo de trabajo

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Team Performance Management, Agile Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Team Motivation, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Business Metrics, Continuous Improvement Process, Employee Engagement, Customer Success Management, Customer experience improvement

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      كيفية استعمال التطبيق هبسبوت

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Business Reporting, HubSpot CRM, User Accounts, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Work Order

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Illinois Tech

      Systems Integration - Bachelor's

      Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, User Centered Design, Usability, Systems Integration, User Experience Design, Continuous Delivery, Systems Analysis, System Implementation, Human Computer Interaction, Continuous Integration, Application Security, Agile Methodology, Information Systems, Software Development, CI/CD, Secure Coding, Security Testing, User Feedback, Continuous Improvement Process

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      HubSpot Academy

      Gestión de clientes potenciales con Hubspot

      Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Lead Generation, Sales Management, Service Level Agreement, Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Workflow Management, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Automation, Dashboard, Email Marketing, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Prioritization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Facebook Graphics in Visme

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media, Facebook, Advertising, Data Visualization, Content Creation, User Accounts

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Lier des comptes Facebook Ads à Facebook Business Manager: Coursera Project Network
    • The American Renaissance and Herman Melville: Dartmouth College
    • Working in the Cloud: ISC2
    • Diseña stories para Instagram y Facebook con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Lancer une campagne publicitaire sur Pinterest: Coursera Project Network
    • Apprendre à tirer parti des idées de tweet sur Twitter: Coursera Project Network
    • Как создать профиль компании в Facebook: Coursera Project Network
    • Mide el desempeño de tu equipo de trabajo: UBITS
    • كيفية استعمال التطبيق هبسبوت: Coursera Project Network
    • Systems Integration - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech

    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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