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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

    宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life)

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Liberal Arts, Life Sciences, Culture, Aesthetics, Anthropology, Social Studies, Human Development, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Biology, Timelines, Science and Research, Physics, Storytelling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Social Media & Marketing - Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing, MarTech, Marketing Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Digital Transformation, Content Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Branding, Digital Media Strategy, Market Dynamics, Digital Advertising, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Environmental Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Team Performance Management, Risk Management, Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Agile Project Management, Storytelling, Team Management, Project Management, Data Visualization, Motivational Skills, Visionary, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Goal Setting

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Get started with Mural

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Telecommuting, Virtual Teams, Team Building, Organizational Skills, User Accounts, Brainstorming, Data Visualization, Business Strategy

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Salesforce Introduction and Setup

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce Development, Salesforce, User Accounts, User Provisioning, No-Code Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Application Development, Application Design, User Interface (UI), Cloud Technologies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Agriculture as an Asset Class

    Skills you'll gain: Real Estate, Balance Sheet, Investments, Property and Real Estate, Land Management, Risk Management, Asset Management, Financial Analysis, Investment Management, Financial Statements, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Commercial Lending, Tax, Return On Investment, Tax Planning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding the Value of Human-Centered Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Thinking, Design Research, Creativity, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Cooperation, Data Collection, Storytelling, Collaboration, Stakeholder Communications, Innovation, Data Storytelling, User Research, Process Mapping, Communication, Needs Assessment, Diversity and Inclusion, Coordination

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Azure AI and Healthcare Cloud Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Digital Transformation, Patient Education and Support, Microsoft Azure, Collaborative Software, Health Technology, Patient Communication, Generative AI, Microsoft Teams, Data Ethics, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Privacy, Care Coordination, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Cloud Infrastructure, Patient-centered Care

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Customer Service, Customer Support, Customer Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Customer Service, Client Support, Customer Retention, Customer and Client Support, Customer Support, Empathy, Surveys, Customer experience improvement, Non-Verbal Communication, Market Research, Survey Creation, Brand Loyalty, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Inquiries, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Professional Development, Competitive Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Being Smart about Cycling Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies, Sustainable Technologies, Critical Thinking, Research, Emerging Technologies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    3ds Max Interior Design: Model & Create Spaces

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Autodesk, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Design engaging Stories for Instagram and Facebook in Easil

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Visual Storytelling, Social Media, Social Media Content, Facebook, Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Animations, Shared Media, Digital Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Publishing, User Accounts

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • 宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life): Yale University
  • Social Media & Marketing - Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
  • Environmental Project Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Get started with Mural: Coursera
  • Salesforce Introduction and Setup: LearnKartS
  • Agriculture as an Asset Class: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Understanding the Value of Human-Centered Design: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Azure AI and Healthcare Cloud Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Customer Service, Customer Support, Customer Experience: Alex Genadinik
  • Being Smart about Cycling Futures: University of Amsterdam

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