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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Ruby Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Scripting Languages, Scripting, Devops Tools, DevOps, Computer Programming Tools

    ★ 4.5 (24) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Goodwill Industries International

    Goodwill® Digital Navigator Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Training Programs, Educational Materials, Intercultural Competence, Relationship Building, Active Listening, Cultural Diversity, Digital Transformation, Computer Literacy, Workforce Development, Community Development, Community Outreach, Research, Workplace inclusivity, Rapport Building, Curriculum Planning, Needs Assessment, Digital Communications, Computer Security Awareness Training

    ★ 4.7 (47) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    AI Ethics in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Case Studies, Regulatory Compliance, Risking, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Business Management, Decision Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Privacy, Business Strategies, Social Justice

    ★ 3.7 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Liderança Positiva e Desenvolvimento de Talentos

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, People Development, Leadership Development, Management Training And Development, People Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Drive Engagement, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Performance Management, Positivity, Employee Engagement, Innovation, Productivity, Growth Strategies

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Oversee a Project with ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Workflow Management, Organizational Skills, Delegation Skills, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Resource Allocation, Collaborative Software

    ★ 4.6 (27) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Organizaciones data-driven: principios y prácticas

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Data Governance, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Data Strategy, Process Mapping, Data Visualization Software, Data Management, Agile Project Management, Business Intelligence, Agile Methodology, Data Infrastructure, Information Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Data Literacy, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (28) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI: Empowering Modern Education

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, AI literacy, LLM Application, Digital pedagogy, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Emerging Technologies

    ★ 4.8 (32) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Interpretable Machine Learning Applications: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Transformation, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Performance Measurement

    ★ 4.3 (28) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cybersecurity for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Data Ethics, Computer Security, Authentications, Cryptography, Information Assurance, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Security Software, Security Controls, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Privacy, Encryption, Data Access, Security Awareness, Risk Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication

    ★ 3.5 (31) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Leading Organizational Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Crisis Management, Leadership and Management, Change Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Overcoming Objections, Visionary, Communication Planning, Overcoming Obstacles, Stakeholder Communications, Culture Transformation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Communication Strategies, Qualitative Research

    ★ 4.3 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارات تنشيط الذاكرة | Memory Enhancing Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Concentration, Cognitive flexibility, Learning Strategies, Mental Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Personal Care, Psychology, Neurology, Stress Management, Social Skills

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

  • C

    CVS Health

    Preparing for Your Retail Customer Service Role

    Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Greeting Customers, Customer Complaint Resolution, De-escalation Techniques, Conflict Management, Customer Inquiries, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Building, Interviewing Skills, Customer Support, Inbound Calls, Outbound Calls, Problem Solving, Keyword Research, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication

    ★ 4.4 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Ruby Scripting for DevOps: Coursera
  • Goodwill® Digital Navigator Certificate: Goodwill Industries International
  • AI Ethics in Business: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Liderança Positiva e Desenvolvimento de Talentos: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Oversee a Project with ClickUp: Coursera
  • Organizaciones data-driven: principios y prácticas: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Generative AI: Empowering Modern Education: IBM
  • Interpretable Machine Learning Applications: Part 2: Coursera
  • Cybersecurity for Data Science: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Leading Organizational Change: Kennesaw State University

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