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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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    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

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    181 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Virginia

    The Kennedy Half Century

    Skills you'll gain: Public Affairs, Media and Communications, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Diplomacy, Social Impact, Public History, Social Sciences, Culture, Investigation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    506 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Safety and Security, Security Management, Threat Management, Case Studies, Computer Security Incident Management, Public Safety and National Security, Risk Analysis, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, International Relations, Crisis Intervention, Policy Analysis, Governance, Public Policies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    470 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Les Fondamentaux de la Négociation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Selling Techniques, Stakeholder Management, Behavioral Economics, Stakeholder Analysis, Prioritization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    444 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Public Speaking with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Multimedia

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    254 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad de Chile

    Competencias Laborales: Perfiles, Evaluación y Capacitación.

    Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Performance Review, Developing Training Materials, Employee Training, Performance Appraisal, Employee Performance Management, Training and Development, Job Analysis, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Process Mapping

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    438 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Quantitative Research, Peer Review

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    466 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Koç University

    Etkili KonuÅŸma (Effective Speaking)

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Language Competency, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    439 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introducción a las Simulaciones PhET para la Educación STEM

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Growth Mindedness, Digital pedagogy, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Interactive Design, Browser Compatibility

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    675 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Advanced Instructional Strategies in the Virtual Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Drive Engagement, Parent Communication, Student Engagement, Student Support and Services, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Community Development, Instructional Design, K-12 pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Motivational Skills, Digital pedagogy, Lifelong Learning, Blended Learning, Relationship Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication Strategies, Content Creation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    584 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Microsoft 365 Copilot: Personal Productivity for All

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Target Audience, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, AI Enablement, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Communication, Brainstorming, Generative AI

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    309 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Effective Sales – An Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales, Business Planning, Customer Analysis, Business Strategy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Competitive Intelligence, Customer Relationship Building, Corporate Strategy, Goal Setting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    293 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Build your business brand using Canva: Coursera
  • The Kennedy Half Century: University of Virginia
  • Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World: Universiteit Leiden
  • Les Fondamentaux de la Négociation : ESSEC Business School
  • Public Speaking with Canva: Coursera
  • Competencias Laborales: Perfiles, Evaluación y Capacitación.: Universidad de Chile
  • Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys: University of Michigan
  • Etkili KonuÅŸma (Effective Speaking): Koç University
  • Introducción a las Simulaciones PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Advanced Instructional Strategies in the Virtual Classroom: University of California, Irvine

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