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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 Boulder

    Animals, Self, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Justice, Child Welfare, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Legal Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    150 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Verbal Communication Skills, Student Support and Services, Advocacy, Professional Development, English Language, Research, Professionalism, Higher Education, Communication, Adaptability, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Writing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Mobilité et urbanisme

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Land Development, Spatial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Governance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    121 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Human Resources Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Performance Review, Human Resource Policies, Talent Recruitment, Recruitment, Smart Goals, Employee Performance Management, Culture Transformation, Performance Appraisal, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Organizational Leadership, Performance Management, Recruitment Strategies, Interviewing Skills, Drive Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Human Resource Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    110 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Sciences Po

    A la recherche du Grand Paris

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Demography, Culture, Economics, Public Policies, Education and Training, Environmental Policy, Governance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    108 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Governance, Biotechnology, Policy Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Policy, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Public Health, Case Studies

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    82 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Gameplay en videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Interactive Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Interface (UI) Design, Animations, Multimedia, Music

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    110 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Drug Development, Pathology, Climate Change Programs, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Cultures, Preventative Care, Cell Biology, Laboratory Testing, Biology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    89 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Land Management, Social Impact, Community Development, World History, Team Collaboration

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    156 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Carnegie Mellon University

    Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Thermal Management, Process Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Materials science, Biological Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counseling, Preventative Care, Medical Prescription, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology, Public Policies, Rehabilitation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, Treatment Planning, Patient Communication, Advocacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    CVS Health

    Preparing for Your Call Center Customer Service Role

    Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Interviewing Skills, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Engagement, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Inbound Calls, Telephone Skills, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Animals, Self, and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Preparing for Graduate Study in the U.S.: A course for international students: University of Michigan
  • Mobilité et urbanisme: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Human Resources Management Essentials: Johns Hopkins University
  • A la recherche du Grand Paris: Sciences Po
  • Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy: Johns Hopkins University
  • Gameplay en videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology: Imperial College London
  • Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines: Carnegie Mellon University

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