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    • U

      University of Amsterdam

      Being Smart about Cycling Futures

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Transportation Operations, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Research, Emerging Technologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Q

      Queen Mary University of London

      Stepping Up: Leading Others

      Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Delegation Skills, Team Performance Management, Leadership, People Management, Team Building, Virtual Teams, Mentorship, Conflict Management, Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting, Communication Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      42 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      N

      Nanjing University

      网络课程与学习评价

      Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Education Software and Technology, Innovation, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Culture, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      L

      Lund University

      Akademiskt skrivande

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Editing, Literacy, Planning, Honesty, Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Critical Thinking, Communication, Style Guides, Collaboration, Analytical Skills

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      V

      Voxy

      English Language Skills A1-A2 CEFR: Beginner

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Social Skills, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Professional Development, Active Listening, Communication, Grammar, Education Software and Technology, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Registration, Self-Awareness

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • F

      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Introdução aos Sistemas de Informação para Negócios

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, IT Service Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Service Management, Interoperability, IT Management, Business Transformation, Data Strategy, DevOps, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, Systems Integration, Innovation, Application Programming Interface (API), Service Design, Organizational Strategy, Mobile Banking, Social Media, E-Commerce, Organizational Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Style Tables with CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Web Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University of California San Diego

      Teaching Impacts of Technology: Workplace of the Future

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Education Software and Technology, Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud Storage, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Data Analysis, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Amazon Web Services, SQL, Databases

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      C

      Council on Foreign Relations

      Climate Change: The Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, International Relations, Social Studies, Environmental Science, World History, Scientific Methods, Systems Thinking, Political Sciences

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      V

      Voxy

      English Language Skills B1-B2 CEFR: Intermediate

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, English Language, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Professional Development, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Language Learning, Telephone Skills, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Communication, Vocabulary, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Grammar, Social Media, Oral Comprehension, Interpersonal Communications

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategies and Tools to Mitigate Agricultural Risk

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Water Resources, Risk Management, Food and Beverage, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Environment and Resource Management, Insurance, Lease Contracts, Property Management, Marketing, Commercial Lending

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Create Customer Personas in Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Insights, Customer Data Management, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Social Media

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      30 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Being Smart about Cycling Futures: University of Amsterdam
    • Stepping Up: Leading Others: Queen Mary University of London
    • 网络课程与学习评价: Nanjing University
    • Akademiskt skrivande: Lund University
    • English Language Skills A1-A2 CEFR: Beginner: Voxy
    • Introdução aos Sistemas de Informação para Negócios: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Style Tables with CSS: Coursera Project Network
    • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Workplace of the Future: University of California San Diego
    • Climate Change: The Basics: Council on Foreign Relations
    • English Language Skills B1-B2 CEFR: Intermediate: Voxy

    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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