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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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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Cloud Support Associates

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Cloud Management, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, System Support, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, System Monitoring, Technical Communication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Smart Data Cleaning with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Ethics, Data Cleansing, Generative AI, Data Validation, Automation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Tensorflow, Pandas (Python Package), OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Jupyter, Alteryx

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Cómo encontrar intereses de la audiencia con Meta Business

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Marketing Effectiveness, Advertising Campaigns, Customer Insights, Content Creation, Facebook, Content Strategy, Data Import/Export, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Business Metrics

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Interessen des durchschnittlichen Facebook Nutzers

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Persona Development, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media Strategy, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Marketing Materials

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Futuro del Trabajo

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Workforce Development, Telecommuting, Social Skills, Professional Development, Business Transformation, Interpersonal Communications, Willingness To Learn, Lifelong Learning, Adaptability, Leadership, Human Resources, Digital Transformation, Employee Training, Virtual Teams, Branding, Automation, Emerging Technologies, Coaching, Remote Access Systems

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The State University of New York

      Student Success: Foundations of Self-Management

      Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Personal Attributes, Professionalism, Behavior Management, Communication, Strong Work Ethic, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Discipline, Non-Verbal Communication, Conscientiousness, Reliability, Stress Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      كيفية إنشاء قناة في تحليلات فيسبوك

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Marketing Effectiveness, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Facebook, Sales, Marketing, Lead Generation, Campaign Management, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Generating Vision: Long-Term Ideas to Motivate Stakeholders

      Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Strategic Leadership, Product Roadmaps, Business Strategy, Innovation, Brainstorming, Strategic Communication, Employee Retention, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Council on Foreign Relations

      Climate Change: Policy Obstacles and Opportunities

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Environmental Issue, Public Policies, International Relations, Social Justice, Market Dynamics, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Mitigation, Tax, Cost Benefit Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      B2B Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Business Marketing, B2B Sales, Lead Generation, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Target Market, Account Management, Email Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Channel, Pay Per Click Advertising, Sales Development, LinkedIn, Marketing Analytics, Content Creation, Advertising

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Practical Linux Command Line 2.0

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Commands, Linux, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Shell, File Management, Software Installation, User Accounts, Remote Access Systems, Network Troubleshooting, OS Process Management, Development Environment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Gestalte deinen virtuellen Klassenzimmer mit Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Virtual Environment, Design Software, Collaborative Software, Developing Training Materials, Collaboration, Content Creation, User Accounts

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • GenAI for Cloud Support Associates: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Smart Data Cleaning with Generative AI: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Cómo encontrar intereses de la audiencia con Meta Business: Coursera Project Network
    • Interessen des durchschnittlichen Facebook Nutzers: Coursera Project Network
    • Futuro del Trabajo: Universidad de Palermo
    • Student Success: Foundations of Self-Management: The State University of New York
    • كيفية إنشاء قناة في تحليلات فيسبوك: Coursera Project Network
    • Generating Vision: Long-Term Ideas to Motivate Stakeholders: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Climate Change: Policy Obstacles and Opportunities: Council on Foreign Relations
    • B2B Marketing: Simplilearn

    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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    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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