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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    HR Technology and Workforce Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: HR Tech, Human Resources Software, People Analytics, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Human Resource Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Recruitment, Performance Metric, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Performance Management, Workflow Management, Performance Reporting, Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Employee Training, Organizational Effectiveness, Automation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Madecraft

    Creating Winning Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Intercultural Competence, Gap Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Team Management, Team Building, Organizational Leadership, People Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Workplace inclusivity, Team Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Performance Management, Talent Management, Trustworthiness, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Child Welfare, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Case Law, Journalism, Case Studies

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Madecraft

    Demystifying Company Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Culture Transformation, Employee Surveys, Employee Retention, Survey Creation, Organizational Development, Performance Management, Human Resource Strategy, Initiative and Leadership, Talent Management, Change Management, Leadership Development, Workforce Planning, Human Resources, People Management, Stakeholder Communications, Team Building, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Constructive Feedback, Culture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    HR Fundamentals: The Building Blocks of HCM

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resources, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Workforce Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Employee Retention, Full Cycle Recruitment, People Analytics, Benefits Administration, Employee Engagement, Payroll, Employee Onboarding, Payroll Administration, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Professional Development, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Building Data Centers - Maximum Environmental Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Compliance Reporting, Data Centers, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Architecture, Data Infrastructure, Corporate Sustainability, Operational Efficiency, Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Metric

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Madecraft

    Creating a Business of Your Own

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, User Feedback, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Lean Methodologies, User Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Business Planning, New Business Development, Market Research, Team Building, Business Development, Go To Market Strategy, Performance Measurement, Fundraising

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Madecraft

    Improving Your Leadership Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Virtual Teams, Communication Strategies, Drive Engagement, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Team Leadership, Active Listening, Executive Presence, Constructive Feedback, Meeting Facilitation, Employee Engagement, Team Collaboration, Storytelling, Delegation Skills, Employee Coaching, People Management, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Managing as a Coach

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Coaching, Leadership and Management, People Management, Adaptability, Professional Development, People Development, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Overcoming Obstacles, Employee Training, Mentorship, Decision Making, Communication, Active Listening, Self-Awareness, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Expert Academy

    Performance Management And Behavioural Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Change Management, Performance Management, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Performance Review, Employee Coaching, People Development, People Management, Employee Performance Management, Coaching, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavioral Management, Business Communication, Communication, Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Graduate Certificate in Taxation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Model Evaluation, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Organizational Change, Audit Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Agile Methodology, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Financial Auditing, Generative AI, Supply And Demand

    Credit offered

    Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Identify Talent Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Talent Management, Data Storytelling, People Analytics, Data Literacy, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Talent Recruitment, Performance Analysis, Human Resources, HR Tech, Data Analysis, Talent Sourcing, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, AI Enablement, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • HR Technology and Workforce Analytics: EDUCBA
  • Creating Winning Teams: Madecraft
  • International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice : Universiteit Leiden
  • Demystifying Company Culture: Madecraft
  • HR Fundamentals: The Building Blocks of HCM: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Building Data Centers - Maximum Environmental Sustainability: Coursera
  • Creating a Business of Your Own: Madecraft
  • Improving Your Leadership Communications: Madecraft
  • Managing as a Coach: University of California, Davis
  • Performance Management And Behavioural Coaching: The Expert Academy

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Human Resource Management (13)

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