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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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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Lean Product Portfolios: Beyond Value Stream Mapping

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Architecture, Product Management, Product Strategy, User Research, New Product Development, Scalability, Lean Methodologies, Product Roadmaps, User Centered Design, Product Development, Product Flow Diagram, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Market Research, Customer Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Mise en route avec Facebook Commerce Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, E-Commerce, Social Media, Sales Management, Product Planning, Merchandising

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      How to integrate apps into Hootsuite dashboard

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Cloud Applications, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Web Applications, User Accounts

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Registro civil y estadísticas para la salud de la población

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Equity, Health Policy, Medical Records, Demography, Maternal Health, Data Collection, Record Keeping, Health Information Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Data Quality

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer un compte de gestionnaire d'entreprise Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, Instagram, Social Media, Account Management, Social Media Marketing, User Accounts, Security Controls, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Developing a Google SRE Culture en Français

      Skills you'll gain: Site Reliability Engineering, Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Safety Culture, Continuous Integration, Service Level, Culture Transformation, Performance Measurement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Incident Management, Automation, Team Oriented, Design Thinking, Change Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Business Analytics using Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Excel Macros, Business Analytics, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Regression Analysis, Data Validation, Productivity Software, Descriptive Statistics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Leadership Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Organizational Change, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Change Management, Business Leadership, Coaching, Mentorship, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Stress Management

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Der Werkzeugkasten des Data Scientist

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Science, Version Control, Big Data, R Programming, Software Development Tools, GitHub, Statistical Programming, Git (Version Control System), Data Analysis, Integrated Development Environments, Technical Communication, Software Installation

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Strategic Planning for Social Media

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communication, Paid media, Content Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Earned Media, Owned Media, Brand Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Shared Media, Customer Engagement, Target Audience, Branding

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

      Effective Employee Retention Strategies to Combat Attrition

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Mentorship, Talent Management, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Coaching, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Workforce Development, Team Motivation, People Analytics, Employee Onboarding, Leadership Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Performance Metric

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Ethics of Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Generative AI, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Affairs, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Accountability, Social Sciences

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Lean Product Portfolios: Beyond Value Stream Mapping: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Mise en route avec Facebook Commerce Manager: Coursera Project Network
    • How to integrate apps into Hootsuite dashboard: Coursera Project Network
    • Registro civil y estadísticas para la salud de la población: Johns Hopkins University
    • Créer un compte de gestionnaire d'entreprise Facebook: Coursera Project Network
    • Developing a Google SRE Culture en Français: Google Cloud
    • Business Analytics using Excel: Simplilearn
    • Leadership Essentials: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Der Werkzeugkasten des Data Scientist: Johns Hopkins University
    • Strategic Planning for Social Media: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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