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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

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Tu consultorio de Coaching en las ondas

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Conflict Management, Team Management, Employee Coaching, Change Management, Expectation Management, Constructive Feedback, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Change, Coaching, Teamwork, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Communication, Proactivity

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

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Setting the Stage for Success: An Eye on Safety Culture and Teamwork (Patient Safety II)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Safety Assurance, Patient-centered Care, Accident Prevention, Collaboration, Teamwork, Patient Advocacy, Patient Communication, Stress First Aid, Accountability, Risk Management, Accountability Frameworks, Leadership, Communication

    ★ 4.8 (452) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    الذكاء العاطفي | Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Personal Attributes, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Relationship Building

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

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Poise

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Composure, Communication Strategies, Advocacy

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

  • I

    IBM

    Project Management Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Milestones (Project Management), Agile Project Management, Project Coordination, Project Risk Management, Project Implementation, Project Portfolio Management, Project Closure, Project Controls, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Backlogs, User Story, Sprint Planning, Scrum (Software Development), Risk Management, Leadership

    ★ 4.9 (118) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Hearing Loss in Children

    Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Language Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Child Health, Parent Communication, Disabilities, Childhood Education and Development, Sensory Systems Analysis, Public Health, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Treatment, Special Education, Clinical Assessment, Adaptive Equipment

    ★ 4.9 (238) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Learning Transfer and Life Long Learning (3L)

    Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Training Programs, Employee Training, Knowledge Transfer, On-The-Job Training, Learning Theory, Motivational Skills, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Human Learning, Culture Transformation, Formal Learning, Organizational Change, Performance Measurement, Change Management, Learning Strategies, Overcoming Obstacles

    ★ 4.5 (232) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Healthcare Data Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Health Informatics, Data Dictionary, Health Systems, Metadata Management, Health Care, Data Mapping, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Value-Based Care, Health Information Management, Taxonomy, Care Coordination, Health Policy, Data Literacy, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Informatics, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Quality, Medical Terminology

    ★ 4.4 (135) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, Literacy, Instructional Strategies, Human Learning, Culture, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Learning Theory, Multimedia, Student-Centred Learning, Media and Communications

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

  • E

    Emory University

    Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Sanitation, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Health Promotion, Social and Human Services, Environment Health And Safety, Community Mental Health Services, Water Resources, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Administration, Hand Hygiene, Mental Health

    ★ 4.7 (375) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Postharvest Loss Prevention: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Actors

    Skills you'll gain: Loss Prevention, Waste Minimization, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Supply Chain, Food and Beverage, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Sustainable Development, Production Process, Market Dynamics, Economics, Stakeholder Engagement, Economic Development, Stakeholder Management, Knowledge Transfer, International Relations, Education and Training

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

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Liderazgo con impacto

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Honesty, Personal Integrity, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Social Impact, Business Leadership, Conscientiousness, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Sustainable Business, Culture Transformation, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Drive Engagement, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Human Resource Strategy, Business Strategies

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

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

  • Tu consultorio de Coaching en las ondas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Setting the Stage for Success: An Eye on Safety Culture and Teamwork (Patient Safety II): Johns Hopkins University
  • الذكاء العاطفي | Emotional Intelligence: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Speaking and Presenting: Poise: University of Michigan
  • Project Management Capstone: IBM
  • Hearing Loss in Children: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Learning Transfer and Life Long Learning (3L): University of California, Irvine
  • Healthcare Data Literacy: University of California, Davis
  • Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: Emory University

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