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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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    Stanford University

    Giving 2.0: The MOOC

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Resource Utilization, Social Impact, Program Evaluation, Lifelong Learning, Collaboration, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Planning, Entrepreneurship, Research

    4.6
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    212 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Effective Communication Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Peer Review, Business Writing, Project Design, Graphic Design, Concision, Oral Expression, Graphic and Visual Design, Writing, Constructive Feedback, Branding, Communication, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Design Strategies

    4.7
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    176 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Sesenta años de inteligencia artificial

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, AI literacy, Computer Science, Automation, Social Sciences, Generative AI, Social Impact, Deep Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Robotics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    493 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The State University of New York

    Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Mitigation, Safety and Security, Health Disparities, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Media and Communications, Public Health, Risk Analysis, Vulnerability, Community Outreach, Persuasive Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    232 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tel Aviv University

    The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, World History, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Diplomacy, Social Justice, Culture, Governance, Sociology, Security Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    519 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build a Portfolio Website with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Web Presence, Front-End Web Development, Web Content, Responsive Web Design, Web Design

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    145 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Analyzing the Universe

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Deductive Reasoning, Scientific Methods, Digital Signal Processing, Applied Mathematics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    235 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Leading with Impact: Psychology, Diversity, and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Workplace inclusivity, Emotional Intelligence, Diversity Training, Team Performance Management, Change Management, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Resilience, Business Transformation, Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Management Training And Development, Leadership, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    439 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Conceitos Básicos de Logística e Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Logistics Management, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Management, Logistics, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Supply Chain Systems, Transportation Operations, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management, Service Level, Order Fulfillment, Order Management, Operating Cost, Performance Analysis, Demand Planning, Performance Measurement, Forecasting

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    438 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Communication Planning, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Leadership Development, Resilience, Stakeholder Communications, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Business Continuity Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Contingency Planning, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Dealing With Ambiguity, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication Strategies, Risk Management, Change Management, Communication

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Social Skills, Empathy, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Recognizing Others, Teamwork, Team Management, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    259 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Culture, European History, World History, Social Justice, Psychology, Political Sciences, Sociology, Social Sciences, Human Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    374 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Giving 2.0: The MOOC: Stanford University
  • Effective Communication Capstone Project: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Sesenta años de inteligencia artificial: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication: The State University of New York
  • The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part II: Tel Aviv University
  • Build a Portfolio Website with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript: Coursera
  • Analyzing the Universe: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Leading with Impact: Psychology, Diversity, and Change: Coursera
  • Conceitos Básicos de Logística e Supply Chain: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis: University of Michigan

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Human Resource Management (13)

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