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    Find the Best Social Work Course for Your Goals

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Violence Against Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Safety, Health Care, Hospital Medicine, Health Systems, Community Health, Safety and Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Risk Management

      4.5
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      77 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Innovación Educativa

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Solution Design, Entrepreneurship, Instructional Strategies, Creative Thinking, Digital Transformation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      236 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      California Institute of the Arts

      Web Design: Wireframes to Prototypes

      Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Mockups, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Web Language, Graphic and Visual Design, HTML and CSS, Typography, Peer Review

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      868 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      VLSI CAD Part II: Layout

      Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Hardware, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Semiconductors, Network Routing, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      281 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Meta

      Gestión de redes sociales

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Instagram, Content Management, Social Media Strategy, Drive Engagement, Facebook, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Customer Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      695 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      N

      Northwestern University

      Content, Advertising & Social IMC

      Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Communications, Earned Media, Owned Media, Paid media, Facebook, Content Creation, Digital Media Strategy, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Global Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Our Earth's Future

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Mitigation, Environment, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Natural Resource Management, Anthropology, Water Resources, Scientific Visualization, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      809 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Django Application Development with SQL and Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, SQL, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Databases, Cloud Applications, Web Applications, Application Deployment, Authentications, Model View Controller, UI Components, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), Responsive Web Design, Content Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      327 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Geneva

      International Organizations for Interpreters

      Skills you'll gain: Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, English Language, Language Competency, International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, European History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pittsburgh

      Law You Can Use

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Court Systems, Legal Research, Compliance Management, Human Resource Policies, Arbitration, Regulatory Requirements, Legal Proceedings, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Business Ethics, Disabilities, Mediation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Ciudades en crisis y nuevas polĆ­ticas urbanas

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Community Development, Social Justice, Innovation, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Digital Transformation, Governance, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      240 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Davis

      Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Natural Language Processing, Big Data, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      610 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Violence Against Healthcare:Ā University of Geneva
    • Innovación Educativa:Ā Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Web Design: Wireframes to Prototypes:Ā California Institute of the Arts
    • VLSI CAD Part II: Layout:Ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Gestión de redes sociales:Ā Meta
    • Content, Advertising & Social IMC:Ā Northwestern University
    • Our Earth's Future:Ā American Museum of Natural History
    • Django Application Development with SQL and Databases:Ā IBM
    • International Organizations for Interpreters:Ā University of Geneva
    • Law You Can Use:Ā University of Pittsburgh

    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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    Analytics (16)
    Human Resources (16)
    Decision-making (15)
    Change Management (14)
    Innovation (14)
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    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.ā€Ž

    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.ā€Ž

    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.ā€Ž

    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.ā€Ž

    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.ā€Ž

    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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