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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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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Cultura e Consumo no Marketing Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Management, Marketing, Target Market, Strategic Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Brand Strategy, Communication Planning, Demography

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      KodeKloud

      Introduction to OpenAI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Image Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Application Programming Interface (API), Reinforcement Learning, User Accounts, JSON, Key Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Emotional Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Stress Management, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Resilience, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Mindfulness, Leadership, Training Programs, Policy Development, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Voxy

      Beginner English: Important Interactions

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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Descubre diferentes formatos de anuncios en Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Videography

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      تصميم نموذج أولي للألعاب باستخدام Figma:تصميم لعبة TicTacToe

      Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Game Design, Prototyping, Mockups, UI Components, Wireframing, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI) Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      UBITS

      Comunicación visual: enriquece tus mensajes

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Leadership, Business Leadership, Innovation, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Communication, Creativity, Communication, Communication Strategies, Graphical Tools

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Healthcare Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Data Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Automation, Health Care Administration, Health Informatics, Health Administration, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Innovation, Health Technology, ChatGPT, Emerging Technologies, Healthcare Ethics, Decision Support Systems

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Anuncie su evento para recaudar fondos con Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Graphic Design, Advertising, Design, Marketing Design, Design Elements And Principles, Target Audience, Digital Advertising, Social Media Content

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Walt Whitman

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Writing, World History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Piktochart pour les débutants

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Presentations, Data Visualization, Content Creation, Shared Media

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Digitales Business Marketing mit Easil

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Materials, Online Advertising, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Branding

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Cultura e Consumo no Marketing Digital: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Introduction to OpenAI: KodeKloud
    • Emotional Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace : University of Alberta
    • Beginner English: Important Interactions: Voxy
    • Descubre diferentes formatos de anuncios en Facebook: Coursera Project Network
    • تصميم نموذج أولي للألعاب باستخدام Figma:تصميم لعبة TicTacToe: Coursera Project Network
    • Comunicación visual: enriquece tus mensajes: UBITS
    • GenAI for Healthcare Automation: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Anuncie su evento para recaudar fondos con Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • The American Renaissance and Walt Whitman: Dartmouth College

    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

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    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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