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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

      Deploy MEAN Stack App on Azure Cloud with CICD Pipeline

      Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, CI/CD, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Applications, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Angular, System Testing, Application Performance Management, Full-Stack Web Development, Node.JS, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions 3

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Policy, Environment, Economics, Corporate Sustainability, Public Policies, Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Policy Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Community Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      مبادئ تصميم تجربة المستخدم/واجهة المستخدم

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Persona (User Experience), User Experience Design, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Centered Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, User Research, Interaction Design, Mockups, UI Components

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Introduction to Health Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Systems, Health Equity, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Health Care, Epidemiology, Community Health, Social Sciences, Demography, Economics, Economic Development, Governance

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Impacts of Sustainable Operations and Supply Chains

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Supply Management, Business Ethics, Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain Management, Labor Compliance, Procurement, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compliance Management, Waste Minimization, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Engagement

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      人、テクノロジー、そしてモビリティの未来

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Social Sciences, Electric Power Systems, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Interactive Learning, Socioeconomics, Virtual Environment, Transportation Operations, Emerging Technologies, Environmental Issue, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Wie erstellen Sie einen Facebook-Geschäftsführer

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, Account Management, Social Media, Resource Allocation, User Accounts, Asset Management, Business Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Econometrics - Theory and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Stata, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Manipulation, Probability Distribution

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

      Designing User Interfaces and User Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, User Flows, Usability, User Centered Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Wireframing, User Research, Conceptual Design, Persona Development, Mockups, Ideation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Travail d'équipe et créativité

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Teamwork, Ideation, Presentations, Team Building, Innovation, Collaboration, Professional Development, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Influencing, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Comment analyser l'engagement des Tweets avec Twitter Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Customer Engagement, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Web Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Démarrer avec Facebook Business Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Resource Management, User Accounts, Account Management

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Deploy MEAN Stack App on Azure Cloud with CICD Pipeline: Packt
    • Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions 3: University of California San Diego
    • مبادئ تصميم تجربة المستخدم/واجهة المستخدم: Meta
    • Introduction to Health Policy : O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Impacts of Sustainable Operations and Supply Chains: University of Colorado Boulder
    • 人、テクノロジー、そしてモビリティの未来: University of Michigan
    • Wie erstellen Sie einen Facebook-Geschäftsführer: Coursera Project Network
    • Econometrics - Theory and Practice: O.P. Jindal Global University
    • Designing User Interfaces and User Interactions: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
    • Travail d'équipe et créativité : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    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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