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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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      Facebook Growth: Boost Your Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Drive Engagement, Live Streaming, Social Media Campaigns, Content Management, Community Development, Content Creation, Scheduling

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Literacy, Creative Thinking, Aesthetics, Learning Styles, Creativity, Teaching, Social Studies, Learning Strategies, Empathy, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Self-Awareness, Curriculum Planning, Curriculum Development

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Instagram Optimization: Grow Your Presence

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement, Marketing Analytics, Content Creation, Performance Metric

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Instagram Growth: Boost Your Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Drive Engagement, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Storytelling, Content Strategy, Content Management, Target Audience, Performance Metric

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Facebook Monetization: Collaborate with Brands

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Target Audience, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Goal Setting, Business Development, New Business Development, Live Streaming

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      YouTube Growth: Boost Your Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Drive Engagement, Live Streaming, Social Media Marketing, Growth Strategies, Customer Engagement, Social Media Content, Video Production, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Production Schedule, Scheduling

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance

      Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Auditing, Compliance Auditing, Information Assurance, Risk Management, IT Management, Security Controls, Internal Controls, System Implementation, Change Management, Risk Analysis, Performance Review, Incident Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Facebook Analytics: Optimize Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Content, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Trend Analysis, Performance Analysis, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Introduction to Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Target Audience, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Customer Analysis, Web Analytics, Business Metrics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Analytics, Marketing Channel, Email Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Content Marketing, Persona Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Creating Engaging Content for Instagram

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Storytelling, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Content Performance Analysis, Photography, Branding, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Brand Awareness, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Target Audience

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Luxury Hospitality & Brand Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Hospitality Management, Social Media Marketing, Process Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Hospitality Services, Social Media, Social Media Management, Digital Media Strategy, Content Creation, Hospitality, Search Engine Optimization, Brand Management, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Personalized Service, Innovation, Branding

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Sequences, Time Series and Prediction

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing

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

    • Facebook Growth: Boost Your Engagement: Coursera
    • Teaching with Art: Using Inquiry, Activities, and Themes: The Museum of Modern Art
    • Instagram Optimization: Grow Your Presence: Coursera
    • Instagram Growth: Boost Your Engagement: Coursera
    • Facebook Monetization: Collaborate with Brands: Coursera
    • YouTube Growth: Boost Your Engagement: Coursera
    • Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Facebook Analytics: Optimize Performance: Coursera
    • Introduction to Digital Marketing: IBM
    • Creating Engaging Content for Instagram: 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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