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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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    Find the Best Social Work Course for Your Goals

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Conceptos y lenguaje de las organizaciones

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Performance Measurement, Data Visualization Software, Accounting, Business Strategy, Marketing, Strategic Communication, Organizational Strategy, Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      K

      Kennesaw State University

      How Technology Will Shape Marketing with Jagdish Sheth

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Marketing, MarTech, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Sales, Social Media, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Real Time Data, Promotional Strategies, E-Commerce, Emerging Technologies, Customer Relationship Building

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Créer des visuels pour une boutique Facebook avec Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Facebook, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Marketing Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Content, Branding, Content Creation

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Steigere den Zugriff auf dein Instagram Business Profil

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Brand Awareness, Photo Editing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
      U

      Universidades Anáhuac

      Tu Futuro Financiero

      Skills you'll gain: Expense Management, Financial Management, Budgeting, Investments, Financial Planning, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Economics, Social Studies, Credit Risk, Corporate Sustainability, Risk Management, Goal Setting

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Dartmouth College

      The American Renaissance and Frederick Douglass

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Storytelling, Public History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Advocacy, Writing, Research, Culture

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Erstelle Social Media Anzeigen in Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media, Collaborative Software, Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Instagram, Graphic Design, Online Advertising, Animations, Design, Brand Awareness

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      The Open University

      From prototyping to validating business models

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Business Modeling, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Valuation, Systems Thinking, Value Propositions, Design Thinking, Verification And Validation, Presentations, Innovation, Lean Methodologies

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Routines in SQL: Stored procedures in SQL Server

      Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Microsoft SQL Servers, Transact-SQL, SQL, Database Development, Procedure Development, Query Languages

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      A Turma Toda com Simulações PhET para Educação STEM

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Survey Creation, Simulations, Interactive Design, Experimentation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Agentic AI Fundamentals with LangChain and LangGraph

      Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Reinforcement Learning, Natural Language Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Créer du contenu marketing pour LinkedIn avec Visme

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, LinkedIn, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Content Creation, Social Media Content, User Accounts, Data Visualization, Digital Content

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Conceptos y lenguaje de las organizaciones: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • How Technology Will Shape Marketing with Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
    • Créer des visuels pour une boutique Facebook avec Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Steigere den Zugriff auf dein Instagram Business Profil: Coursera Project Network
    • Tu Futuro Financiero: Universidades Anáhuac
    • The American Renaissance and Frederick Douglass: Dartmouth College
    • Erstelle Social Media Anzeigen in Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • From prototyping to validating business models: The Open University
    • Routines in SQL: Stored procedures in SQL Server: Coursera Project Network
    • A Turma Toda com Simulações PhET para Educação STEM: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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    Decision-making (15)
    Change Management (14)
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    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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