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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

      Начинаем работать с Hootsuite

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Workflow Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Accroître l’engagement de votre profil d’entreprise sur IG

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Drive Engagement, Performance Metric, Social Media Strategy, Customer Engagement

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Cluster Analysis and Unsupervised Machine Learning in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Data Visualization, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Methods, Algorithms, NumPy, Python Programming

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Introduction to jQuery and Basic Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Event-Driven Programming, Data Validation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI Components, Web Development Tools, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Animations

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Erste Schritte in Easil

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Promotional Materials, Advertising, Social Media Content, Gmail

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
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      University of Leeds

      Sustainability in Business: Building a Greener Future

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Transformation, Sustainability Reporting, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Business Leadership, Systems Thinking, Business Ethics, Environmental Issue, Business, Environment, Stakeholder Engagement

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      UBITS

      Líder: construye una cultura organizacional del futuro

      Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Organizational Change, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Management, Cultural Diversity, Innovation, Corporate Sustainability, Employee Engagement, Creativity, Communication Strategies

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer un calendrier de contenu pour tweeter en continuité

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Content Development and Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Strategy, Scheduling, Drive Engagement, User Accounts

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Alignor

      Dealing With External Stakeholders In A Diverse Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Stakeholder Engagement, Influencing, Advocacy, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Stakeholder Management, Tactfulness, Communication, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Simulation and Simulation Software, Decision Making

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      사회적 영향을 위한 비즈니스 전략

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Philanthropy, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Organizational Development, Strategic Thinking, Return On Investment, Business Metrics, Business Modeling, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Sustainability Reporting, Socioeconomics, Investment Management, Investments, Community and Social Work, Governance

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Replit Essentials: Collaborate, Create, and Code Smarter

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Application Deployment, Cloud Development, GitHub, Application Development, Continuous Deployment, File Management, Software Development Tools, Configuration Management, Cloud Storage

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer des visuels Twitter pour entreprises avec PicMonkey

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Content, Graphic and Visual Design, Brand Awareness, Content Creation, Brand Loyalty

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Начинаем работать с Hootsuite: Coursera Project Network
    • Accroître l’engagement de votre profil d’entreprise sur IG: Coursera Project Network
    • Cluster Analysis and Unsupervised Machine Learning in Python: Packt
    • Introduction to jQuery and Basic Concepts: Packt
    • Erste Schritte in Easil: Coursera Project Network
    • Sustainability in Business: Building a Greener Future: University of Leeds
    • Líder: construye una cultura organizacional del futuro: UBITS
    • Créer un calendrier de contenu pour tweeter en continuité: Coursera Project Network
    • Dealing With External Stakeholders In A Diverse Environment: Alignor
    • 사회적 영향을 위한 비즈니스 전략: University of Pennsylvania

    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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