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    • E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Assessment in Higher Education: Professional Development for Teachers

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Program Standards, Planning, Reliability, Analytical Skills, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      410 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Macquarie University

      Online Learning Design for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Infographics, Course Development, Multimedia, Peer Review, Discussion Facilitation, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Instructional Design, Design Thinking, Media Production, Learning Management Systems, Design, Community Development, Emerging Technologies, Education Software and Technology, Virtual Environment, Collaboration, System Configuration, Safety and Security

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      384 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      The University of Sydney

      Communication Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Research, Writing, Communication, English Language, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interpersonal Communications, Critical Thinking, Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Peking University

      More Chinese for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, English Language, Language Competency, Interpersonal Communications, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      Emory University

      Conflict Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Adaptability, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      444 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Emory University

      Introduction to Management Consulting

      Skills you'll gain: Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Consultative Approaches, Business Management, Analysis, Client Services, Business Strategies, Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google

      The Nuts and Bolts of Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Statistical Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Python Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      519 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Small Business Marketing Using Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Marketing Analytics, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Social Media Content, Content Development and Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Marketing, Scheduling, Target Audience, Social Media Management, Customer Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      250 reviews

      Mixed · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Minnesota

      Recommender Systems

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Taxonomy, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Performance Metric, Spreadsheet Software, Data Collection, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, Usability Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, A/B Testing, Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Technical Design, Algorithms, System Design and Implementation, Predictive Modeling

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      818 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California, Davis

      Essential Design Principles for Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Data Ethics, Human Factors, Aesthetics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      SkillUp EdTech

      Scrum Master

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Product Roadmaps, Team Management, Project Closure, Organizational Change, Meeting Facilitation, Team Leadership, Agile Software Development, Project Management, Product Management, Employee Coaching, Stakeholder Management, Kanban Principles

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      415 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      The State University of New York

      Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center

      Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Accident Prevention, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Working With Children, Child Health, Resilience, Social Skills, Environment Health And Safety, Nutrition Education, Health And Safety Standards, Personal Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, First Aid, Communication Strategies, Record Keeping

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Assessment in Higher Education: Professional Development for Teachers: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Online Learning Design for Educators: Macquarie University
    • Communication Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney
    • More Chinese for Beginners: Peking University
    • Conflict Transformation: Emory University
    • Introduction to Management Consulting: Emory University
    • The Nuts and Bolts of Machine Learning: Google
    • Small Business Marketing Using Facebook: Coursera Project Network
    • Recommender Systems: University of Minnesota
    • Essential Design Principles for Tableau: University of California, Davis

    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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