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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 Michigan

    Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Medicaid, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Awareness, Health Policy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Sciences, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medicare, Healthcare Ethics, Community Organizing, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Care, Managed Care

    ★ 4.6 (24) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    Nikolai Schuler

    Microsoft Power BI Desktop - The Practical Bootcamp

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Power BI, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Performance Tuning

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, File I/O, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, System Programming, Pseudocode, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Diagram Design, Software Design, Data Import/Export, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Graphical Tools, UI Components

    ★ 4.7 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Python: 2

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Software Engineering

    ★ 4.7 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Gen AI for developers: Web development with Python & Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Unit Testing, Test Script Development, Flask (Web Framework), Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Web Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Python Programming, Development Environment, User Interface (UI), Generative AI, Software Installation

    ★ 4.7 (18) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Duke University

    How to Prioritize ESG Initiatives

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Strategic Prioritization, Prioritization, Business Priorities, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Stakeholder Analysis, Needs Assessment, Social Impact, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Professional Networking

    ★ 4.7 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Our Place in the Cosmos

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, Physics, Environmental Science, Environment, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, General Science and Research, Life Sciences, electromagnetics, Scientific Methods, Research

    ★ 4.2 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Crea Gráficos para las Redes Sociales con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Organizational Skills, Marketing Design, Collaborative Software, Social Media Strategy, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Shared Media, Typography, Color Theory, Business Strategy

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Environment and Resource Management, Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Pollution Prevention, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment Health And Safety, Biology, Case Studies, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Community Health

    ★ 4.5 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Climate Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Systems, Environment, Social Justice, Sustainable Business, Environmental Science, Community Outreach, Advocacy

    ★ 4.7 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Cloud Support Essentials: A Technical Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Servers, Technical Support and Services, Linux Administration, Technical Support, Network Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, File Management, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Network Security, Operating Systems, Package and Software Management, System Configuration, DevOps, Communication

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

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Famine as Genocide: The Holodomor in Ukraine

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Public History, Social Justice, Legal Research, European History, Social Sciences, Culture, World History, Research, Sociology, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Qualitative Research, Demography, Economics, Political Sciences, Journalism, Media and Communications

    ★ 5 (26) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
  • Microsoft Power BI Desktop - The Practical Bootcamp: Nikolai Schuler
  • Introduction to Open Source Application Development: Illinois Tech
  • Learn Python: 2: Scrimba
  • Gen AI for developers: Web development with Python & Copilot: Coursera
  • How to Prioritize ESG Initiatives: Duke University
  • Our Place in the Cosmos: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Crea Gráficos para las Redes Sociales con Canva: Coursera
  • Introduction to Environmental Science: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Climate Solutions: The University of Edinburgh

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