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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
      ·
      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Social Media Campaigns with AI: From Strategy to Design

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Canva (Software), Social Media Campaigns, Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Branding, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, Design Elements And Principles, Data Import/Export

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      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 · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Reputation Crisis? Facebook meets Cambridge Analytica

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Public Relations, Social Media Management, Facebook, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Policy Analysis, Data Ethics, Leadership, Information Privacy, Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

      Financial Markets and Instruments

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Decision Making, Finance, Business Valuation, Capital Markets, Return On Investment, Equities, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Investments, Risk Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cash Flows, Social Sciences

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      A

      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 · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • F

      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Desembaraço 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 · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      U

      Universidades Anáhuac

      Fundamentos de la Neuroeducación

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Human Learning, Neurology, Learning Theory, Anatomy, Child Development, Learning Strategies, Psychology, Biology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      مقاييس الأعمال للشركات التي تعتمد على البيانات

      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 · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Guide to Project Management and PMI-PMP Certification Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Cost Management, Project Schedules, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Engagement, Work Breakdown Structure, Microsoft Project, Agile Project Management, Project Coordination, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Requirements Management, Lean Methodologies, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Change Control

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Social Media, Text Mining, Cloud Computing, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning Methods, Business Intelligence, Consumer Behaviour, Internet Of Things, Deep Learning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Globalisation and health governance

      Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Equity, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Governance, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Business Ethics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Evaluating the Quality of Healthcare Delivery: Northeastern University
    • Social Media Campaigns with AI: From Strategy to Design: Coursera Project Network
    • Use Microsoft PowerPoint to Create a Visual Schedule: Coursera Project Network
    • Reputation Crisis? Facebook meets Cambridge Analytica: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Financial Markets and Instruments: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
    • Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19: American Museum of Natural History
    • Desembaraço Aduaneiro: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Fundamentos de la Neuroeducación: Universidades Anáhuac
    • مقاييس الأعمال للشركات التي تعتمد على البيانات: Duke University
    • Guide to Project Management and PMI-PMP Certification Exam: 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)
    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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