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

Social Work Courses

Social work courses can help you learn case management, community outreach strategies, crisis intervention techniques, and the principles of social justice. You can build skills in effective communication with clients, conducting needs assessments, and developing intervention plans tailored to diverse populations. Many courses introduce tools like assessment frameworks, data analysis software, and client management systems, that support tracking progress and evaluating the impact of social work initiatives.

Popular Social Work Courses and Certifications


  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Successful Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Rapport Building, Composure, Adaptability, Creative Thinking, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google

    Foundations of Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Real Time Data, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Project Design, Data Analysis, Business Metrics, Plan Execution, Dashboard Creation, Business Process Improvement, Business Process, Project Implementation, Data Pipelines, Continuous Monitoring

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.1K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    T

    The University of Tokyo

    Welcome to Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Political Sciences

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    Arizona State University

    English for Food and Hobbies

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Social Skills, Language Learning, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Grammar

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    Introduction to Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, IT Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Information Technology, Project Risk Management, Agile Project Management, Relationship Management, Agile Methodology, Project Planning, Initiative and Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Resource Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Virtual Machines, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Public Cloud, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Data Storage, Database Management Systems, Scalability

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    É

    École Polytechnique

    How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Journals, Scientific Methods, Research Reports, Research, Proofreading, Research Methodologies, Editing, Document Management, Style Guides, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.8K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    N

    Northwestern University

    Content, Advertising & Social IMC

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Driving engagement, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Communications, Earned Media, Social Media Analytics, Owned Media, Online Advertising, Paid media, Media Strategy, Content Creation, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, A/B Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    L

    Lund University

    AI, Business & the Future of Work

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Organizational Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Business Transformation, Business Risk Management, AI literacy, Risk Analysis, AI Integrations, Automation, Thought Leadership, Data Ethics, Human Machine Interfaces

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Davis

    Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Target Audience, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Strategy, Case Studies, Drive Engagement, Brand Awareness, Relationship Building, Influencing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    N

    Northwestern University

    Engagement & Nurture Marketing Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Content, Content Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Design, Target Market, Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Multimedia, Writing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    Y

    Yale University

    Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research, Analysis, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Research Methodologies, Risk Analysis, Medical Terminology, Fraud detection

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

1…383940…666

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

  • Successful Presentation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Foundations of Business Intelligence: Google
  • Welcome to Game Theory: The University of Tokyo
  • English for Food and Hobbies: Arizona State University
  • Introduction to Project Management : IBM
  • Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services: Microsoft
  • How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course): École Polytechnique
  • Content, Advertising & Social IMC: Northwestern University
  • AI, Business & the Future of Work: Lund University
  • Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO: University of California, Davis

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

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • 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
  • Udemy

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
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok