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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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      Packt

      Mastering VFX, Simulation & Finalizing Projects in UE5

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Video Production, Post-Production, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Motion Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Simulations

      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      UBITS

      Asegura la medición del equipo a través del coaching

      Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Team Motivation, Team Building, Recognizing Others, Employee Engagement, Team Leadership, Performance Measurement, Collaboration, Trustworthiness, Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Organizational Strategy, Goal Setting

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Strategic Healthcare Workforce Management

      Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Workforce Management, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Community Health, Performance Measurement, Health Care Administration, Talent Management, Employee Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Needs Assessment, Employee Performance Management, Demand Planning, Forecasting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Managing Diversity in a Multicultural Workplace

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, People Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Team Building, Employee Engagement, Empowerment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Mitigating the Human Impact on Wetlands

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Land Management, Environmental Laws, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Environmental Monitoring, Mitigation, Interviewing Skills

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Reliability, Cloud Computing and Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Scalability, Data Integrity, Disaster Recovery, Algorithms

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      كيفية تحسين رضى العملاء مع تجربة ما بعد الشراء على فايسبوك

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Customer experience improvement, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Facebook, Customer Insights, Goal Setting, Google Sheets, Social Media Campaigns, Communication

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
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      Yad Vashem

      L’antisémitisme : De ses origines à nos jours

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, European History, World History, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Sociology, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      High-Fidelity Design and User Testing with Sketch

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Software Documentation, Mockups, Wireframing, Design Software, User Interface (UI) Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Managing IT Project Scope, Schedule, and Resources

      Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Project Schedules, Scope Management, Project Scoping, Scheduling, Stakeholder Engagement, Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Estimation, Requirements Management, Timelines, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Project Estimation, Sprint Retrospectives, Service Level Agreement, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Quality Assessment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Airport Construction

      Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Construction Inspection, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Construction Estimating, Facility Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Failure Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Entiende el usuario típico en Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Advertising

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Mastering VFX, Simulation & Finalizing Projects in UE5: Packt
    • Asegura la medición del equipo a través del coaching: UBITS
    • Strategic Healthcare Workforce Management: Northeastern University
    • Managing Diversity in a Multicultural Workplace: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Mitigating the Human Impact on Wetlands: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Reliability, Cloud Computing and Machine Learning: Johns Hopkins University
    • كيفية تحسين رضى العملاء مع تجربة ما بعد الشراء على فايسبوك: Coursera Project Network
    • L’antisémitisme : De ses origines à nos jours: Yad Vashem
    • High-Fidelity Design and User Testing with Sketch : Coursera
    • Managing IT Project Scope, Schedule, and Resources: Packt

    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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    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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