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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

      Crea Presentaciones Informativas con Powerpoint

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Multimedia, Verbal Communication Skills, Photo Editing, Productivity Software, Technical Communication, Editing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Voxy

      Intermediate English: Social Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Communication, Active Listening, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Grammar

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Engaging in Service Innovation and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Culture Transformation, Service Management, Innovation, Service Design, Process Management, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Administration, Continuous Improvement Process, Leadership, Empowerment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Alternative Investments As We Age: Building Wealth

      Skills you'll gain: Wealth Management, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Investments, Decision Making, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Behavioral Economics, Investment Management, Private Equity, Real Estate

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      التسويق للمشاريع الصغيرة عبر موقع التواصل الإجتماعي الفيسبوك

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Advertising, User Accounts, Content Performance Analysis, Account Management, Customer Communications Management, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement, Content Creation

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      تصيميم قصص الفيسبوك والانستغرام باستخدام كانفا (Canva)

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Advertising, Instagram, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Content, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Design, Graphic and Visual Design

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Financial Analysts: Essential Predictive Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Financial Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Financial Data, Market Data, Predictive Analytics, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Data Literacy, Risk Management, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Reporting, Artificial Intelligence, Investments, Interactive Data Visualization, Power BI

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Conclusão do Marketing de Mídias Sociais do Meta

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Presentations, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, System Requirements

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Comment Créer des Réponses Automatisées pour Facebook Ads

      Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Facebook, Online Advertising, Marketing Automation, Paid media, Social Media Management, Target Audience, Automation

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      University of Michigan

      Esports: Leveling Up Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Higher Education, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Social Sciences, Sociology, Media and Communications, Emerging Technologies

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Sprint Planning for Faster Agile Team Delivery

      Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Prioritization, Backlogs, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Design Thinking, User Story, Capacity Management, Scope Management, Value Engineering, Project Management, Scheduling, Estimation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      HubSpot Academy

      Sales Reporting with HubSpot

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, HubSpot CRM, Dashboard, Business Reporting, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Performance Reporting, Forecasting, Business Metrics, Sales Process, Performance Metric, Sales, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Service, Customer Data Management, Goal Setting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Crea Presentaciones Informativas con Powerpoint: Coursera Project Network
    • Intermediate English: Social Interactions: Voxy
    • Engaging in Service Innovation and Management: Northeastern University
    • Alternative Investments As We Age: Building Wealth: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • التسويق للمشاريع الصغيرة عبر موقع التواصل الإجتماعي الفيسبوك: Coursera Project Network
    • تصيميم قصص الفيسبوك والانستغرام باستخدام كانفا (Canva): Coursera Project Network
    • GenAI for Financial Analysts: Essential Predictive Analytics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Conclusão do Marketing de Mídias Sociais do Meta: Meta
    • Comment Créer des Réponses Automatisées pour Facebook Ads: Coursera Project Network
    • Esports: Leveling Up Teach-Out: University of Michigan

    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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