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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


  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    The Making of US Foreign Policy

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Financial Policy, International Finance, Diplomacy, Economics, World History, Economic Development, European History, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Technology Strategies, Public Safety and National Security, Lobbying, Governance, Security Strategy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Building multi-agent systems

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Containerization, Scalability, Docker (Software), AI Orchestration, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Azure Active Directory, AI Integrations, System Monitoring, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft 365, Generative AI Agents, Enterprise Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Agentic Workflows, AI Security, Enterprise Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    SAP: Post Invoices, Track Payments

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Data Entry, Payment Processing and Collection, Transaction Processing, SAP Applications, Accounting Systems, Accounting Records, General Ledger, Enterprise Resource Planning, Compliance Management

    2.7
    Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Connected Leadership: Building Collaborative Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Leadership, Team Management, Team Collaboration, Teamwork, Trustworthiness, People Management, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Professional Development, Empathy, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Communication, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Zero to Hero: Master Java SpringBoot & JPA with Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Version Control, Spring Boot, Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Java Programming, Java, Software Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Development Environment, JUnit, Restful API, Application Performance Management, Model View Controller, Back-End Web Development, User Accounts, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Overcoming Bias

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Self-Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Personal Development, Empathy, Decision Making, Communication Strategies, Data Collection, Psychology, Communication

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Leadership: Retain High Performers & Grow Team Talent

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Team Performance Management, Team Motivation, Talent Management, Drive Engagement, Team Building, Team Management, People Development, Employee Engagement, Motivational Skills, Constructive Feedback, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Recognizing Others, Collaboration, Workforce Development, Workplace inclusivity, Trustworthiness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Estimating Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Risk Management, Cost Estimation, Project Risk Management, Project Estimation, Construction Management, Estimation, Bidding, Construction, Cost Management, Cost Accounting, Verification And Validation, Contingency Planning, Workflow Management, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Project Management, Project Documentation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Establishing Team Purpose

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Recognizing Others, Team Building, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Drive Engagement, Rapport Building, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Employee Engagement, Communication Strategies, Mindfulness

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Responding, Revising and Assessing Student Writings

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Writing and Editing, Student Engagement, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Peer Review, Writing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Kubernetes - Security, and Large-Scale Deployments

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, YAML, Cloud Deployment, Data Persistence, Containerization, Application Deployment, Configuration Management, MongoDB, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Data Storage, Application Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability, Authentications

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Challenges of Leading Individuals in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Engineering Management, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Management Training And Development, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Recognizing Others, People Management, Team Motivation, Drive Engagement, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Team Building, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, Motivational Skills, Accountability, Employee Performance Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Making of US Foreign Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Building multi-agent systems: Microsoft
  • SAP: Post Invoices, Track Payments: Coursera
  • Connected Leadership: Building Collaborative Teams: Coursera
  • Zero to Hero: Master Java SpringBoot & JPA with Projects: Packt
  • Overcoming Bias: University of California, Irvine
  • Leadership: Retain High Performers & Grow Team Talent: Skillshare
  • Estimating Fundamentals: University of California, Davis
  • Establishing Team Purpose: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Responding, Revising and Assessing Student Writings: Johns Hopkins University

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