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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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      YouTube Optimization: Grow Your Presence

      Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics, Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Strategy, Marketing Channel, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Revenue Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      HEC Paris

      Executive MSc & MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Intellectual Property, Research Methodologies, Performance Measurement, Design Thinking, Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Financial Modeling, Private Equity, Social Media Strategy, Business Modeling, Team Building, Active Listening, Business Planning, Supplier Relationship Management, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Creativity, Stakeholder Engagement

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      From Concept to Critique: Prototyping with Sketch

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Design Reviews, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Mockups, UI/UX Research, Wireframing, Usability Testing, User Flows

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Content Creation for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Graduate Certificate in Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Financial Auditing, Descriptive Statistics, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI, Financial Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Tax, Global Marketing

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      Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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      HEC Paris

      Leading Innovation With Creativity University Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Active Listening, Innovation, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Organizational Structure, Business Modeling, Organizational Strategy, Talent Management, Business Strategy, Ideation, Self-Awareness, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Consumer Behaviour, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Strategic Thinking

      University Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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      Facebook Communities: Maximize Interaction

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Drive Engagement, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Community Development, Policy Development, Discussion Facilitation, Content Strategy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      JavaScript Data and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), JSON, Restful API, Web Applications, Performance Tuning, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Debugging, Maintainability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Instagram Planning: Manage Content Like a Pro

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Content Development and Management, Marketing Planning, Content Strategy, Shared Media, Owned Media, Scheduling, Workflow Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      YouTube Strategy: Effective Content

      Skills you'll gain: Content Strategy, Video Production, Content Development and Management, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Calendar Management, Google Analytics, Ideation, Target Audience, Operational Efficiency

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Instagram Storytelling: Write Compelling Stories

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Instagram, Copywriting, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Concision, Social Media Content, Editing, Writing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • YouTube Optimization: Grow Your Presence: Coursera
    • Executive MSc & MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship: HEC Paris
    • From Concept to Critique: Prototyping with Sketch: Coursera
    • Content Creation for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook: Coursera
    • Graduate Certificate in Digital Marketing: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    • Leading Innovation With Creativity University Certificate: HEC Paris
    • Facebook Communities: Maximize Interaction: Coursera
    • JavaScript Data and Applications: Microsoft
    • Instagram Planning: Manage Content Like a Pro: Coursera
    • YouTube Strategy: Effective Content: Coursera

    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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