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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Team Building and Leadership in Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Virtual Teams, Team Leadership, Team Management, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Intercultural Competence, Leadership Development, Team Motivation, Organizational Leadership, Telecommuting, Communication Strategies, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    109 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills, Personal Attributes, Writing, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Business Writing, Job Analysis, Communication, Editing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    133 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Commands, Linux, Scripting, Unix Commands, DevOps, Test Script Development, Devops Tools, Scripting Languages, File Management, Unix, Command-Line Interface, File I/O

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    86 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Skillshare

    Video Editing & Filmmaking Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Cinematography, Adobe After Effects, Videography, Video Editing, Post-Production, Video Production, TikTok, Color Matching, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Data Storage, Motion Graphics, Data Storage Technologies, Animations, Timelines, Visual Storytelling, Editing, Conceptual Design, Ideation, Content Creation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    42 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Bienestar para el Desarrollo Personal y Profesional

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Care, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Human Development, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Resilience, Dietetics, Public Health, Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Studies, Psychosocial Assessments, Emotional Intelligence, Action Oriented

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arm

    Introduction to Microprocessors

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Computer Hardware, System Programming, Data Storage, Memory Management, Performance Tuning, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Program Development, C# (Programming Language)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    81 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Esports Teams and Professional Players

    Skills you'll gain: Contract Negotiation, Media and Communications, Media Production, Contract Management, Live Streaming, Blogs, Stress First Aid, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Compensation Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    87 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    The Economics of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Economic Development, AI literacy, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Automation, Labor Relations, Market Dynamics, Growth Strategies, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Production Process

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    90 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Kids, Parents, and Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI powered creativity, Multimodal Prompts, Anthropic Claude, ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI literacy, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creativity, Game Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    113 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting for Business Decision Making: Strategy Assessment and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Performance Measurement, Capacity Management, Cost Accounting, Organizational Strategy, Performance Analysis, Operational Analysis, Financial Accounting, Cost Control, Budget Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Internal Controls, Account Strategy, Accounting, Financial Controls, Management Reporting, Financial Data, Budgeting, Decision Making

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    118 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Set and Achieve Team Goals

    Skills you'll gain: Goal-Oriented, Team Leadership, Drive Engagement, Collaboration, Organizational Effectiveness, Productivity, Resource Management, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Real Estate Development: Building Value in Your Community

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Community Development, Real Estate, Property and Real Estate, Feasibility Studies, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Risk Mitigation, Community Outreach, Project Finance, Due Diligence, Property Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Market Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Team Building and Leadership in Project Management: Microsoft
  • Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews: Coursera
  • Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps: Coursera
  • Video Editing & Filmmaking Masterclass: Skillshare
  • Bienestar para el Desarrollo Personal y Profesional: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Introduction to Microprocessors: Arm
  • Esports Teams and Professional Players: University of California, Irvine
  • The Economics of AI: University of Virginia
  • Generative AI for Kids, Parents, and Teachers: Vanderbilt University
  • Accounting for Business Decision Making: Strategy Assessment and Control: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Human Resource Management (13)

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