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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


  • S

    Skillshare

    7-Day Personal Branding Challenge: Get Paid to Be You

    Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Target Audience, Web Presence, Storytelling, Brand Strategy, Branding, Social Media Content, Social Media, Brand Marketing, Content Development and Management, Brand Awareness, Social Media Marketing, Brand Management, Digital Brand Strategy, Content Strategy, Value Propositions, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Belles histoires d'entreprises à impact

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Social Impact, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Waste Minimization, Sustainable Systems, Business Ethics, Socioeconomics, Governance, Program Evaluation, Financial Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Product Lifecycle Management, Investments, Economic Development, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Innovation

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SAS

    Data Literacy Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Descriptive Analytics

    ★ 4.3 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Strategies for Planned Social Change with Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Issue, Positive Behavior Support, Advertising, Change Management, Sustainability Standards, Influencing, Consumer Behaviour, Behavior Management, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Communications, Promotional Strategies, Marketing, Behavioral Management

    ★ 5 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Inteligencia Artificial Generativa para Docentes

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, digital literacy

    ★ 4.6 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • V

    Voxy

    Intermediate English: Talking About Yourself

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Professional Development, Professionalism, Personal Attributes, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Communication, Business Communication, Vocabulary, Personal Development, Education Software and Technology, Grammar

    ★ 2.7 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Crear contenido de conciencia ambiental con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Design, Creative Design, Social Media Marketing

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

  • V

    Voxy

    Low Intermediate English: Shopping & Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Product Knowledge, Language Learning, English Language, Customer Service, Inbound Calls, Customer Inquiries, Customer Complaint Resolution, Telephone Skills, Vocabulary, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Comprehension, Business Writing, Oral Expression, Grammar, Purchasing, Communication

    ★ 4.4 (21) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Facebook Shop in Commerce Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, User Accounts, Product Assortment, Account Management, E-Commerce, Social Media Management, Social Media, Payment Processing, Commercialization, Digital Publishing, Payment Systems

    ★ 3.9 (20) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    La era digital en América Latina y el Caribe

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Big Data, Analytics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, digital literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Economic Development, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, New Business Development, Governance

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

  • B

    Berklee

    Piano Scales for Modern Music

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Music, Music Performance, Musical Composition

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Основы бизнес-стратегии

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Intelligence, Market Analysis, Market Intelligence, Analysis, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Value Propositions, Communication

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

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

  • 7-Day Personal Branding Challenge: Get Paid to Be You: Skillshare
  • Belles histoires d'entreprises à impact: ESSEC Business School
  • Data Literacy Essentials: SAS
  • Strategies for Planned Social Change with Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
  • Inteligencia Artificial Generativa para Docentes: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Intermediate English: Talking About Yourself: Voxy
  • Crear contenido de conciencia ambiental con Canva: Coursera
  • Low Intermediate English: Shopping & Customer Service: Voxy
  • Create a Facebook Shop in Commerce Manager: Coursera
  • La era digital en América Latina y el Caribe: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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