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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


  • Y

    Yale University

    The Making of Modern Ukraine

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, International Relations, World History, European History, Political Sciences, Ancient History, Social Sciences, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Sociology, Governance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Business Analysis and CAPM Exam Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Requirements Management, Team Building, Team Oriented, Business Requirements, Acceptance Testing, Product Management, Agile Methodology, Business Modeling, Agile Project Management, Registration, Stakeholder Communications, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Benefits: Financial Protection, Growth & Assistance

    Skills you'll gain: Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Strategy, Benefits Enrollment Processes, Financial Services, Compensation Management, Insurance, Communication, Technical Communication, Administration, Tax Management, Equities, Payroll Tax, Program Evaluation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build social awareness content for Instagram with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Social Media Marketing, Video Production, Social Justice

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Политика и управление водными ресурсами

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Conflict Management, Environmental Regulations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Fundamentos de la Industria de Hidrocarburos

    Skills you'll gain: Petroleum Industry, Oil and Gas, Market Dynamics, International Finance, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Climate Change Mitigation, Manufacturing and Production, Socioeconomics, Process Engineering, Sustainable Systems, Production Process, Natural Resource Management, Risk Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Secrets to Content that Engages and Converts

    Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Content Optimization, Writing and Editing, Selling Techniques, Driving engagement, Branding, Email Marketing, Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Search Engine Optimization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategies and Tools to Mitigate Agricultural Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Water Resources, Risk Management, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Food and Beverage, Risk Control, Risk Mitigation, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Credit Risk, Environment and Resource Management, Plant Operations and Management, Insurance, Strategic Marketing, Lease Contracts, Marketing Management, Insurance Policies, Marketing, Loans

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Derechos y salud en la era digital: protección e incidencia

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Data Security, Community Health, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Health Disparities, International Relations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Whole Class with PhET for STEM Education

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Curriculum Planning, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Strategies, Interactive Design, Conceptual Design, Display Devices

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to JavaScript Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Program Development, Web Development Tools, Software Development, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Data Validation, Javascript, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Software Design, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Construya estrategicamente su red en LinkedIn

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Content Creation, Professional Development, Relationship Management, Social Media Content, Relationship Building, Social Media, Web Presence, Branding, Social Media Strategy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • The Making of Modern Ukraine: Yale University
  • Business Analysis and CAPM Exam Preparation: Packt
  • Benefits: Financial Protection, Growth & Assistance: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Build social awareness content for Instagram with Canva: Coursera
  • Политика и управление водными ресурсами: University of Geneva
  • Fundamentos de la Industria de Hidrocarburos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Secrets to Content that Engages and Converts: University of California, Davis
  • Strategies and Tools to Mitigate Agricultural Risk: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Derechos y salud en la era digital: protección e incidencia: Universidad de los Andes
  • Whole Class with PhET for STEM Education: University of Colorado Boulder

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Human Resource Management (13)

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