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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


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    University of California, Irvine

    Foundations of Objective-C App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Apple iOS, Memory Management, Prototyping, Mobile Development, C and C++, Application Development, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Business

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Operations, Financial Systems, Staff Management, People Management, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Tax, Team Management, Purchasing, Cultural Sensitivity, Commercial Laws, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Logistics Management, General Finance, Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Corporate Sustainability

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    552 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Humanidades digitales

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Liberal Arts, digital literacy, Image Analysis, Research, Computer Science, Public History, Open Source Technology, Research Methodologies, Data Ethics, Computer Vision, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Media and Communications

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Arizona

    Roman Art and Archaeology

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    684 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Drive

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, File Management, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Data Sharing, Productivity Software, Shared Media, Cloud Storage, File Systems, Business Software, Content Management, Organizational Skills, Data Management, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    363 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Human Resources Management Capstone: HR for People Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Management and Planning, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Review, Compensation Management, Human Resources, Recruitment Strategies, Peer Review, Human Resource Policies, Workforce Management, Talent Management, Employee Retention, Recruitment, Constructive Feedback, Employee Engagement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    908 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Generative AI, DevSecOps, Cloud Standards, Cloud Storage, Large Language Modeling, Google Cloud Platform

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    426 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Berklee

    Copyright Law in the Music Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Court Systems, Music, Litigation and Civil Justice, Musical Composition, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Digital Assets, Case Law, Commercial Laws

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    719 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build your business brand using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Content Scheduling, Branding, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Social Media, Scheduling, Presentations, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Copyright Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Case Law, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Case Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Musical Composition, Litigation and Civil Justice

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Android App Components - Services, Local IPC, and Content Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Java Programming, Data Access, Data Persistence, Service Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    411 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Differential Calculus through Data and Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Data Modeling, Model Optimization, Estimation, Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis Software, Algebra, Cost Estimation, Mathematical Software, Linear Algebra, Trigonometry, General Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Analysis, Derivatives, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geometry, Data Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    393 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Foundations of Objective-C App Development: University of California, Irvine
  • International Business: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Humanidades digitales: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Roman Art and Archaeology: University of Arizona
  • Google Drive: Google Cloud
  • Human Resources Management Capstone: HR for People Managers: University of Minnesota
  • Google Cloud Cybersecurity: Google Cloud
  • Copyright Law in the Music Business: Berklee
  • Build your business brand using Canva: Coursera
  • Copyright Law: University of Pennsylvania

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