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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 Geneva

    Cognition sociale

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Culture, Social Sciences, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Human Development, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Neurology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Ancient History, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, Peer Review, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, World History, Culture, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    A Circular Economy of Metals: Towards a Sustainable Societal Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Waste Minimization, Environmental Science, Pollution Prevention, Resource Utilization, Materials science, Supply And Demand, Social Studies, Inventory Management, Consumer Behaviour

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    106 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Introduction to Linear Algebra

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Markov Model, Geometry, Arithmetic, Algebra, General Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    42 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yale University

    Indigenous Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environmental Laws, World History, Land Management, Advocacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Inclusive Online Teaching Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Disabilities, Driving engagement, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Higher Education

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    89 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Energy and Utilities, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Community Organizing, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Assimilating into Your New Job

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Employee Onboarding, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Strategic Planning, Planning, Teamwork, Goal Setting, Expectation Management, Contingency Planning, Professionalism, Adaptability, Communication, Business Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    62 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Student Self-Assessment with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Foundations of Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Data Visualization, Analytics, Model Evaluation, Digital Marketing, Apache Hadoop, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing Tools, Machine Learning Methods, AI Personalization, Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Predictive Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism II

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Awareness, Oral Expression, Social Justice, Rapport Building, Interviewing Skills, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Culture, Storytelling, Multimedia

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Get Started with Facebook Ads Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Online Advertising, Account Management, Social Media Management, Digital Advertising, User Accounts, Social Media, Web Presence, Social Media Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    91 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Cognition sociale: University of Geneva
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past: Rice University
  • A Circular Economy of Metals: Towards a Sustainable Societal Metabolism: Universiteit Leiden
  • Introduction to Linear Algebra: The University of Sydney
  • Indigenous Religions & Ecology: Yale University
  • Inclusive Online Teaching Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures: Dartmouth College
  • Assimilating into Your New Job: Coursera
  • Student Self-Assessment with Microsoft Word: Coursera
  • Foundations of Digital Marketing: University of Maryland, College Park

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