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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


  • I

    IBM

    Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Communication, Target Audience, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Collaboration, Non-Verbal Communication, Composure, Organizational Structure, Discussion Facilitation, Stress Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    428 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Old Norse Mythology in the Sources

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, European History, Storytelling, Culture, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    370 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'entrepreneuriat social : de l'envie au projet

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Business, Community Development, Business Planning, New Business Development, Innovation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    193 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of London

    Business and Marketing Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Operations, Process Design, Operational Excellence, Business Operations, Consumer Behaviour, International Finance, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Business Ethics, Marketing, Social Sciences, International Relations, Culture, Data-Driven Marketing, Business, Sustainable Business

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    542 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Curriculum

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Planning, Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies, Adult Education, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement, Collaboration, Learning Theory, Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    529 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Lund University

    Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Social Impact, Algorithms, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Governance, Robotics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    358 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Designing Learning Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Teaching, Instructional Design, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning, Educational Materials, Innovation, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Planning, Learning Theory, Open Source Technology, Learning Strategies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    884 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Developing Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Building, Working With Children, Teaching, Community Development, Community Outreach, Student Engagement, Team Collaboration, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Mixed · 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 Campaigns, Social Media, Social Media Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Active Listening, Marketing Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Drive Engagement, Campaign Planning, Goal Setting, Customer Engagement, Resource Allocation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    762 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Emory University

    Conflict Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, De-escalation Techniques, Personal Development, Discussion Facilitation, Self-Awareness, Active Listening, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    456 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG Risks and Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Portfolio Risk, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Equities, Financial Data, Investments, Financial Analysis, Sustainable Business, Market Data

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    781 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Resources, Social and Human Services, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response, Nutritional Assessment, Environment Health And Safety, Nutrition and Diet, Community Health, Health Systems, Water Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Epidemiology, Health Care, Infectious Diseases, Mitigation, Patient Treatment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    574 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations: IBM
  • Old Norse Mythology in the Sources: University of Colorado Boulder
  • L'entrepreneuriat social : de l'envie au projet: ESSEC Business School
  • Business and Marketing Strategies: University of London
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Curriculum: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges: Lund University
  • Designing Learning Innovation: Politecnico di Milano
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Developing Relationships: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Las redes sociales en acción: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Conflict Transformation: Emory University

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