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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


  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Research Report: Delivering Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Synthesis, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Business Research, Presentations, Storytelling, Research Reports, Marketing Communications, Social Media Campaigns, Market Research, Marketing Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Customer Insights, Data Analysis, Target Audience, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing

    ★ 4.6 (185) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pharmaceuticals, Social Justice, Health Disparities, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Public Health, Health Policy, Pain Management, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Community Health, Advocacy, International Relations, Policy Development

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

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Liberal Arts, Governance, Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Science Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Model Training, Predictive Modeling, Data Science, Python Programming, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (220) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Aptly

    Getting Started with TikTok

    Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Algorithms, Driving engagement, Target Audience, Business Marketing, Customer Engagement, Culture, User Accounts, Demography

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

  • C

    CVS Health

    Introduction to Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Service, Empathy, Call Center Experience, Customer Support, Greeting Customers, Retail Sales, Transaction Processing, Customer Complaint Resolution, Retail Store Operations, Problem Solving, Time Management, Conflict Management, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Root Cause Analysis, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Positivity

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to OSHA: Safety Standards and Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Safety And Health, Health And Safety Standards, Occupational Health, Safety Standards, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Audits, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Labor Law

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

  • B

    Board Infinity

    C# for .NET Developers

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Web Development, Event-Driven Programming

    ★ 4.1 (310) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    5 Ways to Build a Better LinkedIn Profile

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Photo Editing, Web Presence, Professional Networking, Digital Brand Strategy, Social Media, Content Optimization, Branding, Professionalism, Recognizing Others, Trustworthiness, Business Communication

    ★ 4.4 (315) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Imperial College London

    A Guide to Healthcare Innovation: Principles and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Commercialization, Ideation, Health Technology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Development, Cost Reduction

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

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unity Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Event-Driven Programming, File I/O, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Data Import/Export, Data Persistence, Configuration Management

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

  • U

    Unilever

    Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Automation, Web Analytics, Data Presentation, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing Tools, Web Analytics and SEO, Market Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Customer Analysis, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Marketing, Google Analytics

    ★ 4.7 (339) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Research Report: Delivering Insights: University of California, Davis
  • Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health : University of Geneva
  • Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Data Science Challenge: Coursera
  • Getting Started with TikTok: Aptly
  • Introduction to Customer Service: CVS Health
  • Introduction to OSHA: Safety Standards and Compliance: Coursera
  • C# for .NET Developers: Board Infinity
  • 5 Ways to Build a Better LinkedIn Profile: Coursera
  • A Guide to Healthcare Innovation: Principles and Practice : Imperial College London

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