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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

    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 (353) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Pedagogy, Lecturing, Learning Theory, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Human Learning, Interactive Learning, Stress First Aid, Time Management, Mental Concentration, Student-Centred Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Neurology, Child Development

    ★ 4.9 (680) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of London

    Global Energy and Climate Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Governance, Diplomacy, Public Policies, Policy Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Security Strategy, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Technologies

    ★ 4.7 (730) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Capstone: Your Story

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Peer Review, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing

    ★ 4.6 (462) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Portfolio Website with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Web Presence, Front-End Web Development, Web Content, Responsive Web Design, Web Design

    ★ 4.3 (145) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Gestión de la comunicación interna en las organizaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Communication Planning, Crisis Management, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Telecommuting, Branding, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Brand Management, Talent Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Virtual Teams, Active Listening

    ★ 4.9 (815) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Community Development, Advocacy

    ★ 4.8 (728) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Creativity Toolkit II: Creative Collaboration

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Team Collaboration, Leadership, Presentations, Creativity, Ideation, Teamwork, Innovation, Team Building, People Management, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Drive Engagement, Storytelling, Communication, Social Skills, Decision Making

    ★ 4.8 (410) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Los gobiernos locales como actores internacionales

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Policy Development, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, Community Development, Legal Strategy, Advocacy, Governance, Case Studies

    ★ 4.8 (965) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Las redes sociales en acción

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media, Performance Measurement, Goal Setting, Social Media Analytics, Active Listening, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Content Scheduling, Resource Management, Resource Allocation

    ★ 4.6 (762) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IIMA - IIM Ahmedabad

    Advanced Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, AI Enablement, Innovation, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Architecture, Organizational Development, digital literacy, Organizational Effectiveness, Information Technology Architecture, Performance Improvement, Cloud Computing Architecture, Governance

    ★ 4.7 (221) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Gerontology, Mental Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Substance Abuse, Hospice, Research, Medication Administration, Clinical Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Exercise Science, Clinical Trials

    ★ 4.7 (521) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Akamai Network Engineering: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Global Energy and Climate Policy: University of London
  • Capstone: Your Story: Wesleyan University
  • Build a Portfolio Website with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript: Coursera
  • Gestión de la comunicación interna en las organizaciones: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity: University of Colorado System
  • Creativity Toolkit II: Creative Collaboration: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Los gobiernos locales como actores internacionales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Las redes sociales en acción: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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