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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

      ATtiny Microcontroller Development for Arduino Programmers

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Development Environment, Embedded Systems, Electronic Hardware, 3D Modeling, Electronics, Hardware Design, Microarchitecture, Computer Programming Tools, USB, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments, Electronic Components, Environmental Monitoring, Program Development, Internet Of Things, Computer Programming, Control Systems

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Advanced Agile for Product Managers: Scaling Agile Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Product Development, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Collaborative Software, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Dependency Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Product Management, Product Roadmaps, Scalability, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Team Performance Management, Release Management, Prioritization, Capacity Management, Estimation

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      조직 내에서 다양성, 형평성, 포용성의 정의

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Demography, Human Resource Strategy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      SkillUp EdTech

      UX/UI Wireframing and Prototyping with Figma

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      Intermediate · Course

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      Packt

      Web Application Security Testing with Google Hacking

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Infrastructure Security, Web Applications, Data Security, Web Servers, SQL

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Introduction to Programming with C#12 and .NET8

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Version Control, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Development Environment, C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Development Tools, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, .NET Framework, Data Structures

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Introduction au Marketing des réseaux sociaux

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Target Audience, Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Instagram, Customer Analysis, Marketing Channel, Marketing Strategies, Facebook, Digital Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Database Management and Core Application Development

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Database Development, C# (Programming Language), Back-End Web Development, Database Management, Database Design, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Frameworks, Model View Controller, Web Applications, Software Design Patterns, Authentications, Maintainability, Business Logic, Authorization (Computing), Data Modeling, Performance Tuning, Data Migration, Data Mapping, Data Validation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Beginning Security

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Engineering, Web Applications, Threat Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Cryptography, Vulnerability Management, Encryption, Threat Detection, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), PHP (Scripting Language)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Build a Developer Portfolio with SvelteKit & Sanity CMS

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, UI Components, Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Development, Content Management Systems, Application Deployment, Server Side, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Blender Lighting & Compositing for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Virtual Environment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      État civil et statistiques pour la santé des populations

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Demography, Vital Signs, Health Policy, Maternal Health, Chronic Diseases, Data Quality, Data Collection, Medical History Documentation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • ATtiny Microcontroller Development for Arduino Programmers: Packt
    • Advanced Agile for Product Managers: Scaling Agile Teams: Coursera Instructor Network
    • 조직 내에서 다양성, 형평성, 포용성의 정의: Rice University
    • UX/UI Wireframing and Prototyping with Figma: SkillUp EdTech
    • Web Application Security Testing with Google Hacking: Packt
    • Introduction to Programming with C#12 and .NET8: Packt
    • Introduction au Marketing des réseaux sociaux: Meta
    • Database Management and Core Application Development: Packt
    • Beginning Security: Packt
    • Build a Developer Portfolio with SvelteKit & Sanity CMS: 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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