Social Work

Social Work is a practice-based profession and academic discipline that promotes social change, development, cohesion, and the empowerment of people. Coursera's Social Work catalogue equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to address social injustices and improve the quality of life for individuals and communities. You'll learn about various social work approaches, theories, and methodologies such as case management, crisis intervention, and community organization. Strengthen your understanding of social welfare policies, human behavior, ethics, diversity, and social justice. Gain essential skills to engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and societies to meet their needs and develop their potential.
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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Social Justice, Social Work, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Human Services, Cultural Diversity, Advocacy, Community Development, Public Policies

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Parent Communication, Family Support, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Pain Management, Pediatrics, Patient Advocacy, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient-centered Care, Medical Social Work, Working With Children, Family Therapy, Psychosocial Assessments, Child Health, Patient Communication, Child Development, Social Work, Clinical Assessment, Stress Management

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Social and Human Services, Gerontology, Health Policy, Community and Social Work, Social Work, Vulnerability, Disabilities, Qualitative Research, Mental Health, Public Policies

  • Status: Free

    Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Financial Services, Financial Regulation, Governance, Risk Management, Social Work, Business Ethics, Innovation, Sustainability Standards, Climate Change Adaptation, Digital Transformation

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Innovation, Personal Development, Sustainable Development, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Action Oriented, Creative Problem-Solving, Social Work, Professional Development, Visionary, Corporate Sustainability, Adaptability, Business, Collaboration

  • Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Content Performance Analysis, Drive Engagement, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Instagram, Customer Insights, Advertising, Web Analytics, Social Work

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Language Learning, Multilingualism, Social Work, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Storytelling

  • Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, Account Management, Social Media, Resource Allocation, User Accounts, Social Media Marketing, Asset Management, Business Management, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Social Work

  • Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Billing, Target Audience, Advertising Campaigns, Budget Management, Online Advertising, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Work

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Public Safety and National Security, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Governance, Public Administration, Social Justice, Program Evaluation, Continuous Monitoring, Social Work, Community Development, Conflict Management, Analysis, Investigation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Coordination

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Needs Assessment, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Community Development, Initiative and Leadership, Social Work, Leadership Development, Storytelling, Case Studies

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