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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

      Introduction to jQuery and Basic Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Event-Driven Programming, Data Validation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI Components, Web Development Tools, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Animations

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fundação Instituto de Administração

      Medindo o Marketing Digital

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Effectiveness, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Performance Analysis, Customer experience strategy (CX), Performance Measurement, Marketing Automation, Marketing Channel, A/B Testing, Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Utiliser PicMonkey pour les petites entreprises

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Marketing Design, Brand Awareness, Social Media, Photo Editing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Skills for a Modern Entrepreneur or Business Owner

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Modeling, Blogs, Professional Development, Public Speaking, Spreadsheet Software, Business Planning, Customer Analysis, Professional Networking, Income Statement, Data Visualization, Personal Development, Excel Formulas, User Research, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Communication

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Emory University

      Mastering Business Essentials: Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Product Marketing, Content Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Strategies, Business Marketing, Marketing Channel, Marketing Communications, Customer Retention, Customer Analysis, Product Strategy, Target Market, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Supply Chain

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Get started with Piktochart

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

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Board Infinity

      Generative AI in Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, Marketing Automation, Marketing, Data Ethics, MarTech, ChatGPT, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Email Marketing, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Advanced Analytics, Digital Advertising, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Natural Language Processing, Video Production, Computer Vision

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Начинаем работать с Hootsuite

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Workflow Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

      Journey Towards Self Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Compassion, Composure, Cognitive flexibility, Stress Management, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Resilience, Adaptability, Decision Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Lean Management Course

      Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen Methodology, Operational Efficiency, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Excellence, Business Process, Quality Management, Process Improvement, Performance Metric, Waste Minimization, Kanban Principles, Six Sigma Methodology, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Assurance and Control, Business Metrics, Process Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Get started with Tweetdeck for Twitter

      Skills you'll gain: Control Panels

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Starweaver

      Master Data Storytelling for B2B & B2C Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Storytelling, Sales Presentation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Strategy, Sales, Customer Relationship Management, B2B Sales, Customer Insights, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, HubSpot CRM, Persuasive Communication, Business Analytics, Salesforce

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to jQuery and Basic Concepts: Packt
    • Medindo o Marketing Digital: Fundação Instituto de Administração
    • Utiliser PicMonkey pour les petites entreprises: Coursera Project Network
    • Skills for a Modern Entrepreneur or Business Owner: Packt
    • Mastering Business Essentials: Marketing: Emory University
    • Get started with Piktochart : Coursera Project Network
    • Generative AI in Marketing: Board Infinity
    • Начинаем работать с Hootsuite: Coursera Project Network
    • Journey Towards Self Mastery: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
    • Lean Management Course: Simplilearn

    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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    Plan (25)
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    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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