• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online Degrees
  • Careers
  • 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

    • U

      Universitat de Barcelona

      Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Blended Learning, Collaboration, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Higher Education, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      1.6K reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Macquarie University

      Strategising: Management for Global Competitive Advantage

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Supply Chain, Strategic Thinking, Supply Chain Planning, Business Ethics, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Sustainability, Customer Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Marketing, Growth Strategies, Strategic Sourcing, Corporate Strategy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Digital Transformation, Governance, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      1.4K reviews

      Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Concepts, Strategies, and Analytics in Performance Marketing and Digital Advertising

      Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Paid media, Social Media, Search Engine Marketing, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Data Ethics, Web Analytics and SEO, Media Planning, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      782 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      B

      Berklee

      Introduction to Ableton Live

      Skills you'll gain: File Management, Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Automation, Editing, Software Installation, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      1.1K reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • K

      Kennesaw State University

      Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Grammar, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Concision, Taking Meeting Minutes, Professionalism, Business Communication, Report Writing, Administrative Support and Clerical Tasks, Target Audience, Communication, Constructive Feedback

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      450 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Introduction to Economic Theories

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Financial Systems, Economics, Economic Development, Market Analysis, Tax, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      361 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Classroom Management, Teaching, Adaptability, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Professionalism, Instructing, Curriculum Planning, Student Engagement, Professional Development, Learning Theory, Collaboration, Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      835 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Microsoft

      Microsoft Full-Stack Developer

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, GitHub, C# (Programming Language), HTML and CSS, Load Balancing, Continuous Integration, Git (Version Control System), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scalability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Authentications, ASP.NET, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, Debugging, SQL, Application Deployment, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Graph Theory

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      167 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Professional Certificate Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      Utrecht University

      Human Rights for Open Societies

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Court Systems, Political Sciences, Immigration Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, European History, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Civil Law, Case Law, Media and Communications

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      596 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      اعمل بذكاؔ أكبر لا بجهد أكثر: Ų„ŲÆŲ§Ų±Ų© Ų§Ł„ŁˆŁ‚ŲŖ Ų§Ł„Ų“Ų®ŲµŁŠ ŁˆŲ§Ł„Ł…Ł‡Ł†ŁŠ

      Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Planning, Delegation Skills, Resource Management, Expectation Management, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Personal Development, Prioritization, Overcoming Obstacles, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Sales

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      810 reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Pensamiento cientĆ­fico

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Creative Thinking, Research, Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Curiosity, Social Sciences, Decision Making, Analysis, Dealing With Ambiguity, Cultural Diversity, World History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      2K reviews

      Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      CVS Health

      CVS Health Call Center Customer Service

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Call Center Experience, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Growth Mindedness, Customer Service, Empathy, Interviewing Skills, Cross Selling, Retail Sales, Data Entry, Customer Relationship Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Upselling, Teamwork, Customer Complaint Resolution, Conflict Management, Product Knowledge, Communication, Time Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      Ā·
      365 reviews

      Beginner Ā· Professional Certificate Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    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…787980…432

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

    • Claves para la innovación en la docencia universitaria:Ā Universitat de Barcelona
    • Strategising: Management for Global Competitive Advantage:Ā Macquarie University
    • Concepts, Strategies, and Analytics in Performance Marketing and Digital Advertising:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Ableton Live:Ā Berklee
    • Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course):Ā Kennesaw State University
    • Introduction to Economic Theories:Ā Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction:Ā Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Microsoft Full-Stack Developer:Ā Microsoft
    • Human Rights for Open Societies:Ā Utrecht University
    • اعمل بذكاؔ أكبر لا بجهد أكثر: Ų„ŲÆŲ§Ų±Ų© Ų§Ł„ŁˆŁ‚ŲŖ Ų§Ł„Ų“Ų®ŲµŁŠ ŁˆŲ§Ł„Ł…Ł‡Ł†ŁŠ:Ā University of California, Irvine

    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
    • MasterTrackĀ® 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
    • Manage Cookie Preferences
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    Ā© 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok