• 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


  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    AI Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Personally Identifiable Information, Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Governance

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Account Executives

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Account Management, Proposal Writing, Sales Enablement, Proposal Development, Market Analysis, Market Trend, Market Opportunities, Workflow Management, Innovation, Business Ethics, Customer Communications Management, AI Integrations, Customer Relationship Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Portrait Photography - Lighting and Posing Models

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality, Post-Production, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling

    2.6
    Rating, 2.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    The Art and Science of Self Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Attributes, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Visionary, Leadership, Communication, Dealing With Ambiguity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Advanced C++ Programming and Modern Practices

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Performance Tuning, Application Design, Technical Documentation, Application Development, Memory Management, Data Structures, Generative AI, Algorithms, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Choosing an Objective for a Facebook Ad Campaign

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Lead Generation, Campaign Planning, Social Media, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Campaign Management, Advertising

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مقاييس التسويق وربحية التسويق

    Skills you'll gain: Production Line, Marketing Effectiveness, Business Metrics, Performance Measurement, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Production Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Strategic Marketing, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Benchmarking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Educación Basada en Evidencias

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Investigation, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Teaching, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Research Methodologies, Instructional Strategies, Interrigatories, Information Management, digital literacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Migration, Health and Equity in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Health Care, Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Research Methodologies, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Immigration Law, Cultural Responsiveness, Demography, Cultural Sensitivity, Data Collection

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Cómo crear gráficos para tus redes sociales en Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Design

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Skillshare

    Creative Writing: Crafting Personal Essays with Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Honesty, Storytelling, Editing, Content Creation, Personal Development, Journalism, Investigation, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Open University

    Sustainable Business Strategy for Future Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Ideation, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Creative Thinking, Corporate Sustainability, Experimentation, Sustainable Systems, Creative Problem-Solving, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Modeling, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Analysis, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Business Systems Analysis, Business Transformation, Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

1…434435436…653

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

  • AI Ethics : Alex Genadinik
  • GenAI for Account Executives: Coursera
  • Portrait Photography - Lighting and Posing Models: Skillshare
  • The Art and Science of Self Leadership: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
  • Advanced C++ Programming and Modern Practices: Microsoft
  • Choosing an Objective for a Facebook Ad Campaign: Coursera
  • مقاييس التسويق وربحية التسويق: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Educación Basada en Evidencias: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Migration, Health and Equity in Europe: University of Geneva
  • Cómo crear gráficos para tus redes sociales en Canva: Coursera

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