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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


  • K

    Kotter

    The Science – and Neuroscience – of Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, Leadership Studies, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership Development, Case Studies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Lifelong Learning, Neurology

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Evaluating Student Understanding with Socrative

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Real Time Data

    ★ 4.8 (37) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • R

    Rice University

    Key Concepts in Organizational DE&I

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Programs, Intercultural Competence, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Organizational Change, Human Resource Policies, Culture Transformation, Behavior Management

    ★ 4.8 (71) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IIT Bombay

    Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Go To Market Strategy, Value Propositions, Product Development, Business Modeling, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Persona Development, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Customer Insights, Innovation, Market Research

    ★ 4.9 (106) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Повествование и влияние: Эффектная коммуникация

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Leadership, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Initiative and Leadership, Non-Verbal Communication, Decision Making

    ★ 4.8 (68) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践)

    Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Health Technology, Nurse Education, Nursing, Health Promotion, Nursing Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics, Dignity in Care

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Promptly for Beginners: Build a Generative AI App

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, No-Code Development, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, LLM Application, Personalized Campaigns, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Automation, ChatGPT, Social Media Content, Content Development and Management, Automation

    ★ 4 (21) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Cost Estimation, Agile Project Management, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Agile Software Development, Project Management, Project Risk Management, Project Estimation, Project Scoping, Quality Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management Life Cycle, Cost Management, Project Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Risk Management, Business Analysis Tools, Personalized Service, Learning Styles

    ★ 4.6 (59) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Mathematics Education, Design Reviews, Simulation and Simulation Software, Interactive Design, User Feedback, Experimentation, Conceptual Design, Research, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Brand Awareness Using Digital Brand Activation

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Content Development and Management, Target Audience, Social Media, Social Media Campaigns, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Branding, Social Media Content, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Content Marketing, Driving engagement, Content Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Target Market, Marketing Communications

    ★ 4.6 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Local Marketing: SEO, Business Networking, And Website - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Keyword Research, LinkedIn, Blogs, Lead Generation, Web Analytics and SEO, Events and Conferences, Copywriting, Content Optimization, Professional Networking, No-Code Development, Video Production, Web Analytics, Vibe coding, Sales Presentations, Social Media Content, Promotional Materials, Social Media Marketing, Growth Strategies, Search Engine Optimization

    ★ 5 (8) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    La escuela rural y su comunidad: herramientas para la acción

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Community Development, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Community Organizing, Mentorship, Parent Communication, Team Collaboration, Family Support

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

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

  • The Science – and Neuroscience – of Change: Kotter
  • Evaluating Student Understanding with Socrative: Coursera
  • Key Concepts in Organizational DE&I: Rice University
  • Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship: IIT Bombay
  • Повествование и влияние: Эффектная коммуникация: Macquarie University
  • 《Health Education and Nursing Practice》(健康教育与护理实践): Peking University
  • Promptly for Beginners: Build a Generative AI App: Coursera
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Pearson
  • Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Brand Awareness Using Digital Brand Activation: Coursera

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