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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 Colorado System

    Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unity Engine, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Software Design, Programming Principles, Graph Theory, Software Architecture, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    149 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Inteligencia Artificial centrada en el ser humano

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Responsible AI, Human Machine Interfaces, Agentic systems, Machine Learning, Human Computer Interaction, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    122 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English Upper Intermediate B2.1

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning, Multilingualism, Intercultural Competence, Interpersonal Communications, Nutrition and Diet, Advocacy, Cultural Diversity, Vocabulary, Trend Analysis, Environmental Issue, Grammar, Education and Training, Social Impact, Oral Comprehension, Descriptive Statistics, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Family Support, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Education and Training, Working With Children, Caregiving, Training Programs, Teaching, Human Learning, Special Education, Child Development, Learning Theory, Childhood Education and Development, Patient Advocacy, Advocacy, Curriculum Planning, Care Coordination, Learning Strategies, Instructional Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    196 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Getting Your Film off the Ground

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Grant Applications, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Web Presence, Campaign Planning, Content Strategy, Drive Engagement, Content Creation, Prospecting and Qualification

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Institut Mines-Télécom

    4G Network Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Network Engineering, Wireless Networks, Network Security, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, OSI Models, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Dataflow, Authentications, Key Management, Encryption

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    134 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Chronic Diseases, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Community Health, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Management, Managed Care, Health Equity, Preventative Care, Constructive Feedback, Care Management, Gerontology, Active Listening, Medical Coding, Health Disparities, CPT Coding, Social Determinants Of Health, Organizational Change, Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    312 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Use Canva to Create an Interactive Mind Map

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Multimedia, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Marketing Design, Visual Storytelling, Diagram Design, Brainstorming, Data Sharing, Visual Design, Color Theory, Drive Engagement, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Marketing, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    438 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Case Western Reserve University

    Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Case Studies, Drive Engagement, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    309 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environment, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Governance, Environmental Monitoring, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    316 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Demography, Sensory Systems Analysis, Child Development, Human Learning, Language Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Learning Theory, Education Software and Technology, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Research, Instructional Strategies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    192 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Research for Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Impact, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Research, Strategic Partnership, Communication Strategies, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Research Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Policy Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Change Management, Science and Research, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    201 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Data Structures and Design Patterns for Game Developers: University of Colorado System
  • Inteligencia Artificial centrada en el ser humano: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • English Upper Intermediate B2.1: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability: Circles of Care and Education: University of Cape Town
  • Getting Your Film off the Ground : Michigan State University
  • 4G Network Fundamentals: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • Value-Based Care: University of Houston
  • Use Canva to Create an Interactive Mind Map: Coursera
  • Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry: Case Western Reserve University
  • Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management: University of Cape Town

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