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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Einführung in Easil für Soziale Medien

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Storytelling, Instagram, Content Creation

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Como publicar sus diseños corporativos en Slack con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Collaborative Software, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Facebook, Social Media Content, Shared Media, User Accounts, Multimedia, Digital Publishing, Account Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Scrimba

      Learn HTML Forms

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Interactive Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, Browser Compatibility, Test Case

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      كيفية اطلاق حملة اعلانية على موقع بنترست

      Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Advertising Campaigns, Goal Setting, Digital Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Promotional Strategies, User Accounts

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      UBITS

      Líder: utiliza la tecnología a tu favor

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Team Building, Team Management, Leadership, Creativity, Technology Strategies, Curiosity, Employee Engagement, Digital Communications, Communication Strategies

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Development Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Economics, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Social Sciences, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Human Development, World History, Growth Strategies, Demography

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      ChatGPT for Creatives

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Prompt Engineering, Storytelling, Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, ChatGPT, Creativity, Learning Strategies, Generative AI, Game Design, Data Ethics, Storyboarding, Animation and Game Design, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation, Writing, Graphical Tools

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      The Cybersecurity Culture Blueprint: A Proactive Approach

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Computer Security Awareness Training, Culture Transformation, Threat Detection, Organizational Change, Employee Training, Employee Engagement, Communication Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Zoho Corporation

      Zoho Sales Representative

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Account Management, Sales Management, Selling Techniques, Customer Relationship Management, Sales, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, General Sales Practices, Sales Presentation, Process Mapping, Sales Pipelines, Customer Relationship Building, Interviewing Skills, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Operations, Communication, B2B Sales, Customer Retention, Portfolio Management

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Analysis Using Hadoop Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Apache Spark, NoSQL, Data Management, Data Processing, SQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Scripting Languages, Data Transformation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      The Web and Databases in Android

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      Beginner · Course

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California San Diego

      Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions 3

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Policy, Environment, Economics, Corporate Sustainability, Public Policies, Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Policy Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Community Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Einführung in Easil für Soziale Medien: Coursera Project Network
    • Como publicar sus diseños corporativos en Slack con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Learn HTML Forms: Scrimba
    • كيفية اطلاق حملة اعلانية على موقع بنترست: Coursera Project Network
    • Líder: utiliza la tecnología a tu favor: UBITS
    • Development Economics: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • ChatGPT for Creatives: Packt
    • The Cybersecurity Culture Blueprint: A Proactive Approach: LearnQuest
    • Zoho Sales Representative: Zoho Corporation
    • Data Analysis Using Hadoop Tools: Johns Hopkins University

    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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