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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 Copenhagen

    The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environment, Climate Change Programs, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Social Impact, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Research, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Analysis, Economics, Governance, Performance Metric

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Lund University

    Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Environment and Resource Management, Strategic Sourcing, Materials Management, Business Modeling, Reverse Logistics, Supply Management, Drive Engagement, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Environmental Policy, Resource Utilization, Business Analysis, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    UBITS

    El poder de tu imagen: Guía de estilo para hombres

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Professionalism, Executive Presence, Business Communication, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Style Guides, Branding, Non-Verbal Communication, Personal Development, Color Matching, Leadership, Communication, Organizational Skills, Aesthetics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Cómo hablar bien en público

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Time Management, Goal Setting, Adaptability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Virtual Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Instructional Design, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Education Software and Technology, Drive Engagement, Parent Communication, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Learning Management Systems, Student Support and Services, Course Development, Collaborative Software, Pedagogy, Blended Learning, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, AI Personalization, Data Management, Collaboration, Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Build Your Professional ePortfolio in English

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Web Content, Social Media Content, Instagram, Web Presence, Writing, Concision, Content Creation, Social Media, Grammar, Business Writing, Professionalism, Constructive Feedback, Writing and Editing, Relationship Building, English Language, Language Competency, Branding, Vocabulary

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910

    Skills you'll gain: European History, World History, International Relations, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Liberal Arts, Socioeconomics, Diplomacy, Culture, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Columbia University

    The Age of Sustainable Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Health Equity, Community Development, Social Justice, Human Development, Environment and Resource Management, Health Policy, International Relations, Natural Resource Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Food and Beverage, World History

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Processes and Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Requirements Analysis, Application Deployment, Agile Software Development, Software Architecture, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Process Driven Development, Waterfall Methodology, System Requirements, Software Testing, Development Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Microeconomics Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Behavioral Economics, Social Sciences, Resource Allocation, Market Analysis, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    AI for Good: Solutions for Sustainability, Health, and Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Responsible AI, Social Impact, Applied Machine Learning, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning, Sustainable Development, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Model Training, Natural Language Processing, Spatial Analysis, Medical Imaging, Health Technology, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychology in Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Positivity, Optimism, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Compassion, Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Decision Intelligence, Policy Analysis, Mental Health, Resilience, Critical Thinking, Human Development, Personal Development, Child Development, Social Sciences, Empathy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future: University of Copenhagen
  • Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management: Lund University
  • El poder de tu imagen: Guía de estilo para hombres: UBITS
  • Cómo hablar bien en público: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Virtual Teacher: University of California, Irvine
  • Build Your Professional ePortfolio in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910: University of Virginia
  • The Age of Sustainable Development: Columbia University
  • Software Development Processes and Methodologies: University of Minnesota
  • Microeconomics Principles: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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