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    • U

      UBITS

      Storytelling avanzado: comunicación de alto impacto

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Drive Engagement, Motivational Skills, Communication, Target Audience, Leadership

      4.9
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      9 reviews

      Advanced Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Use Microsoft PowerPoint to Create a Visual Schedule

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Goal Setting, Educational Materials

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create Mapping Data Flows in Azure Data Factory

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mapping, Microsoft Azure, Data Transformation, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Dataflow, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Storage

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

    • B

      Board Infinity

      Building RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, MongoDB, Restful API, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Middleware, Web Applications, Server Side, NoSQL, Javascript, Development Testing, Application Security, Scalability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, World History, Art History, Social Studies, Research, Anthropology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

      4.8
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • F

      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      DesembaraƧo Aduaneiro

      Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Competitive Analysis, Payment Systems, Risk Management, Export Control, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Business Strategies, Shipping and Receiving, Negotiation, Verification And Validation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free
      U

      Utrecht University

      Contemporary Palestinian History

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Conflict Management, World History, Research, Social Studies, Diplomacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Governance

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Arizona State University

      å•†åŠ”č‹±čÆ­čÆ¾ēØ‹:ē®”ē†äøŽé¢†åÆ¼åŠ›č‹±čÆ­ Management & Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Business Writing, Active Listening, Business Correspondence, Employee Coaching, Business Communication, Constructive Feedback, Telephone Skills, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Recruitment, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Team Building, Communication, Communication Strategies, Grammar, Vocabulary

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      EIT Digital

      Basic Recommender Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Usability, System Requirements, Machine Learning Algorithms, Innovation, Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Performance Tuning

      4.3
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      American Museum of Natural History

      Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Clinical Trials

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      46 reviews

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Evaluating the Quality of Healthcare Delivery

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Assessment, Program Evaluation, Health Systems, Health Care, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Performance Measurement, Health Policy, Scientific Methods, Performance Reporting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

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      Skills you'll gain: Business Metrics, Business Analytics, Analytics, Performance Measurement, Business Intelligence, Financial Data, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Tableau Software, Big Data, Data Analysis, Market Share, Data-Driven Decision-Making, E-Commerce, Microsoft Excel, SQL

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Storytelling avanzado: comunicación de alto impacto:Ā UBITS
    • Use Microsoft PowerPoint to Create a Visual Schedule:Ā Coursera Project Network
    • Create Mapping Data Flows in Azure Data Factory:Ā Coursera Project Network
    • Building RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express:Ā Board Infinity
    • Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division:Ā The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • DesembaraƧo Aduaneiro:Ā Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Contemporary Palestinian History:Ā Utrecht University
    • å•†åŠ”č‹±čÆ­čÆ¾ēØ‹:ē®”ē†äøŽé¢†åÆ¼åŠ›č‹±čÆ­ Management & Leadership:Ā Arizona State University
    • Basic Recommender Systems:Ā EIT Digital
    • Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19:Ā American Museum of Natural History

    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)
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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.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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