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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


  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Big Data Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Big Data, SPSS (Software), SPSS, Analytics, Real Time Data, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Business Planning, Data Storage Technologies, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Market Share, Distributed Computing, Machine Learning Algorithms, File Systems

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    321 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Data Pipelines with TensorFlow Data Services

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Data Import/Export, Tensorflow, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Feature Engineering, Data Transformation, Data Sharing, Model Training, Data Management, Performance Tuning, Applied Machine Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    536 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Infectious Disease Transmission Models for Decision-Makers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Policy Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Case Studies, Biostatistics, Predictive Modeling, Vulnerability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    642 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Personal Attributes, Research, Research Methodologies, Optimism, Personal Development, Science and Research, Social Impact, Research Design, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Program Evaluation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    925 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Akamai Network Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Databases, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, MySQL

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    353 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    A Journey through Western Christianity: from Persecuted Faith to Global Religion (200 - 1650)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Social Studies, European History, World History, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    697 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build your business brand using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Content Scheduling, Branding, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Social Media, Scheduling, Presentations, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    177 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Data Collection, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, R (Software), Driving engagement, Communication, R Programming, Graphing, Health Care

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    660 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Family Support, Science and Research, Working With Children, Trauma Care, Child Development, Emergency Response, Risk Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    742 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Social Impact, Team Collaboration, Organizational Structure, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising, Value Propositions, Investments, Presentations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    125 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    More C# Programming and Unity

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Data Management, Game Design, Data Structures, Application Development, Program Development, Cross Platform Development, Programming Principles, Computational Logic

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    625 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Advertising and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Media and Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Electronic Media, Culture, Marketing Psychology, Diversity Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    978 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Big Data Emerging Technologies: Yonsei University
  • Data Pipelines with TensorFlow Data Services: DeepLearning.AI
  • Infectious Disease Transmission Models for Decision-Makers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being: University of Pennsylvania
  • Akamai Network Engineering: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • A Journey through Western Christianity: from Persecuted Faith to Global Religion (200 - 1650) : Yale University
  • Build your business brand using Canva: Coursera
  • Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives: University of Minnesota
  • Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation: Copenhagen Business School

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