• 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


  • U

    Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Social Impact, Human Centered Design, Design Research, Qualitative Research, Child Welfare, Sustainable Development, Graphical Tools, Community Organizing, Design Strategies, Design, Program Evaluation, Communication Strategies, Design Elements And Principles, Empathy, Diversity Awareness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Analysis with Python: Inform a Business Decision

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Wrangling, Case Studies, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Promotional Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Advanced Excel Functions to Analyze & Automate Data

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Manipulation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Fundamentos de Investigación Científica

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Research, Systems Thinking, Liberal Arts, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Qualitative Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Digital Business - Capstone project

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Digital Analysis, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Process Analysis, Performance Analysis, Digital Transformation, Business Analysis, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Analysis, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Business Strategy, Case Studies, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Consulting, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Innovation, Consulting

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Arizona

    Strategic Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Data-Driven Marketing, User Experience Design, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Campaign Management, Content Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Keyword Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Planning, Customer Engagement, Target Audience

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Digital Marketing Dynamics: Strategy & Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Performance marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Campaign Planning, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Case Studies, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Digital Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Business

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    71 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Teaching LGBTQ+ Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Health Equity, Health Education, Education and Training, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Care, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Medical Terminology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft Planner - Essential Training for Managing Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Project Management, Project Coordination, Coordinating, Project Planning, Project Schedules, Leadership and Management, Project Management Software, Calendar Management, Project Implementation, Collaborative Software, Delegation Skills, Workflow Management, Productivity, Productivity Software, Data Management, Business Software

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    Iconic Logo Design: Brainstorm & Refine Unique Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Typography, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Software, Design, Creative Design, Color Theory, Design Research, Creativity

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Conditional Loops and If Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computational Logic, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Digital pedagogy, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Advanced Golang Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Web Development, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Other Programming Languages, Network Security, Memory Management

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

1…401402403…653

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

  • Urban Landscapes of Care - Designing child friendly cities: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
  • Data Analysis with Python: Inform a Business Decision: Coursera
  • Master Advanced Excel Functions to Analyze & Automate Data: EDUCBA
  • Fundamentos de Investigación Científica: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Digital Business - Capstone project: École Polytechnique
  • Strategic Digital Marketing: University of Arizona
  • Digital Marketing Dynamics: Strategy & Case Studies: EDUCBA
  • Teaching LGBTQ+ Health: Stanford University
  • Microsoft Planner - Essential Training for Managing Projects: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Iconic Logo Design: Brainstorm & Refine Unique Concepts: Skillshare

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