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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


  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Networking and Security in iOS Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, iOS Development, JSON, Objective-C (Programming Language), OAuth, Authentications, Mobile Development, Single Sign-On (SSO), Web Services, Secure Coding, Data Store, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Data Persistence

    ★ 4.5 (255) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Salesforce

    Lead Management in Salesforce

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Development, Salesforce, Lead Generation, Sales Support, Sales Pipelines, Sales Enablement, Sales Management, Campaign Management, Sales Process, Sales Prospecting, Sales Operations, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Promotions and Campaigns, Data Entry, Data Import/Export

    ★ 4.7 (386) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, LangChain, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Hugging Face, Generative AI, OpenAI, Web Applications, Application Development, Flask (Web Framework), Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Image Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (278) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Increase Reading Comprehension with Actively Learn

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Data Collection, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Interactive Learning, Curriculum Planning, Childhood Education and Development, Social Studies

    ★ 4.4 (150) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    Lund University

    European Business Law: Doing Business in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Arbitration, Tax Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Case Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Labor Relations, Labor Compliance, Tax Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Mediation, Litigation and Civil Justice, Commercial Laws, Business, Financial Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Employee Relations

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

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 2: Robot Kinematics

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, Virtual Environment, Torque (Physics), Numerical Analysis

    ★ 4.9 (298) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional Success Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Data Presentation, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Ideation, Data Literacy, Creative Problem-Solving, Leadership and Management, Data Storytelling, Business Leadership, Brainstorming, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Brand Management

    ★ 4.8 (468) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Goodwill Industries International

    Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Coaching, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Professional Development, Workforce Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Management, Rapport Building, Professionalism, Empathy, Workplace inclusivity, Human Services, Human Centered Design, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Crisis Intervention

    ★ 4.7 (364) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Comunicación efectiva para el líder actual

    Skills you'll gain: Assertiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Empathy, Drive Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Leadership, Social Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Team Motivation, Team Building

    ★ 4.8 (979) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Princeton University

    Global Systemic Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Systems Thinking, World History, International Relations, Risk Management, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, International Finance, Financial Systems, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Governance, Epidemiology, Crisis Management, Complex Problem Solving, Economics, Supply Chain

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

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Reporting extra-financier et stratégie RSE

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Compliance Reporting, Annual Reports, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Reporting, Financial Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Stakeholder Communications, Sustainability Standards, Stakeholder Analysis, Regulatory Requirements, Performance Measurement

    ★ 4.6 (425) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Melbourne

    The French Revolution

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, European History, Social Sciences, Sociology, International Relations, Social Justice, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Economics

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

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

  • Networking and Security in iOS Applications: University of California, Irvine
  • Lead Management in Salesforce: Salesforce
  • Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python: IBM
  • Increase Reading Comprehension with Actively Learn: Coursera
  • European Business Law: Doing Business in Europe: Lund University
  • Modern Robotics, Course 2: Robot Kinematics: Northwestern University
  • Professional Success Skills: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching: Goodwill Industries International
  • Comunicación efectiva para el líder actual: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Global Systemic Risk : Princeton University

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