• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Social Work

    Social Work Courses

    Social work courses can help you learn how to support individuals and communities through advocacy, counseling, and social services in a variety of settings.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Find the Best Social Work Course for Your Goals

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      K

      Koç University

      Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking)

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Language Competency, Storytelling, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Persuasive Communication, Vocabulary, Creative Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      51 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      Interactive Brokers

      ESG-focused Financial Products

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investment Management, Financial Market, Fixed Asset, Capital Markets, Investments, Portfolio Management, Environmental Issue, Equities, Environmental Policy, Financial Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Compliance Training, Market Dynamics, Applied Machine Learning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Public Policies, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Legal Proceedings, Sociology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      33 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Leeds

      Essential Skills for Your Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professional Development, Communication, LinkedIn, Product Roadmaps, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback, Social Media Content, Adaptability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Personalized Marketing at Scale

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, AI Personalization, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI, Persona Development, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Automation, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, MarTech, Content Creation, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universitat de Barcelona

      THINK GLOBAL: TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE (IDP-ICE)

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Teaching, Intercultural Competence, Pedagogy, Culture, Curriculum Planning, Cultural Diversity, Psychological Evaluations, Research Methodologies, International Relations, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Student-Centred Learning, Diversity Awareness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      140 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Simplilearn

      Behavioral Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Marketing Strategies, Digital Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, E-Commerce, Customer Acquisition Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Customer Engagement, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Personalized Service, Social Media Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Suffering and the Human Condition

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Sociology, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Disabilities, Ethical Standards And Conduct, World History

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Improving Content Mastery with Quizlet

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Organizational Skills, Educational Materials, Learning Strategies, Test Tools, Productivity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      29 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Cape Town

      Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Professional Networking, Ideation, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Innovation, New Business Development, FinTech, Business Development, Fundraising, Market Opportunities, Financial Regulation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      N

      Nestlé

      Nestlé's Introduction to Marketing - with Abigail Laursen

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Marketing Effectiveness, Global Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Marketing Analytics, Media Planning, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with Microsoft OneDrive

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, File Management, Document Management, Cloud Storage, Spreadsheet Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      58 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Searches related to social work

    social work practice: advocating social justice and change
    community and social work
    visualizing women's work: using art media for social justice
    1…282283284…443

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

    • Etkili Konuşmada Retorik (Rhetoric in Effective Speaking): Koç University
    • ESG-focused Financial Products: Interactive Brokers
    • Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Essential Skills for Your Career Development: University of Leeds
    • GenAI for Personalized Marketing at Scale: Coursera Instructor Network
    • THINK GLOBAL: TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE (IDP-ICE): Universitat de Barcelona
    • Behavioral Marketing: Simplilearn
    • Suffering and the Human Condition: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Improving Content Mastery with Quizlet: Coursera Project Network
    • Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets: University of Cape Town

    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)

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Technical Skills

    • ChatGPT
    • Coding
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps
    • Ethical Hacking
    • Generative AI
    • Java Programming
    • Python
    • Web Development

    Analytical Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Big Data
    • Business Analysis
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • SQL

    Business Skills

    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • E-commerce
    • Finance
    • Google
    • Graphic Design
    • IBM
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Social Media Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Essential IT Certifications
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How to Get a PMP Certification
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Popular Data Analytics Certifications
    • What Does a Data Analyst Do?
    • Career Development Resources
    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Share your Coursera Learning Story

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Do Not Sell/Share
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok