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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

    Canva Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Event Marketing, Presentations, Video Editing, Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Marketing Collateral, Prompt Engineering Tools, Color Theory, Typography, Storytelling, Interactive Design, Marketing Design, Cross-Channel Marketing, Visual Design, Brand Strategy, Social Media, Logo Design, Layout Design, Social Media Content

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    El arte de negociar

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Empowerment, Influencing, Assertiveness, Personal Attributes, Planning

    4.7
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    548 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Mentorship, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    173 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Strategy I: How The Global Economy Works

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, International Relations, International Finance, Intercultural Competence, World History, Economics, Market Dynamics, Cultural Diversity, Business Management, Political Sciences, Export Control, Business Economics, Business Strategy, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Investments, Risk Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Development

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    303 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Portfolio Optimization using Markowitz Model

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Finance, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Correlation Analysis, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Mathematical Modeling, Investments, Risk Modeling, Equities, Model Optimization

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    328 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    SQL for Data Science with R

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Development, Databases, R Programming, R (Software), Data Science, Query Languages, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    192 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Pharmaceuticals, Social Justice, Health Disparities, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Public Health, Health Policy, Pain Management, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Community Health, Advocacy, International Relations, Policy Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    275 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Art History, Public History, Creativity, Social Impact, Diversity Awareness, Liberal Arts, Visual Storytelling, Research, Advocacy, Public Affairs, Case Studies, Performing Arts, Creative Design, Cultural Diversity, Multimedia

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    SQL Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Quality, Complex Problem Solving, JSON, Business Metrics, Business Reporting, Data Validation, Data Presentation, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics

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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Competencias para la empleabilidad

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Adaptability, Change Management, Higher Education, Market Opportunities

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    253 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Power and Electricity Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Systems Of Measurement, Sustainable Technologies, Case Studies, Environmental Issue, Reliability, Market Dynamics, Emerging Technologies, Systems Integration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    304 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Critical Perspectives on Management

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Governance, Case Studies, Organizational Effectiveness, Corporate Strategy, Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Ancient History, Organizational Structure, Business Strategy, Business Economics, Social Studies, Economics, Market Dynamics, Storytelling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    314 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Canva Essentials: Coursera
  • El arte de negociar: University of California, Irvine
  • Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare: Northwestern University
  • Global Strategy I: How The Global Economy Works: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Portfolio Optimization using Markowitz Model: Coursera
  • SQL for Data Science with R: IBM
  • Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health : University of Geneva
  • Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice: University of Michigan
  • SQL Problem Solving: University of California, Davis
  • Competencias para la empleabilidad: Universidad Austral

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Human Resource Management (13)

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