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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


  • T

    The State University of New York

    Home-Based Child Care

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Business Planning, Accident Prevention, Special Education, Education and Training, Teaching, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Family Support, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Parent Communication, Nutrition and Diet, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Fiscal Management, Creativity

    ★ 4.8 (177) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Justice, Healthcare Ethics, Environment, Laboratory Research, Child Welfare, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, General Science and Research, Media and Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care, Cultural Diversity, Food and Beverage, Social Impact

    ★ 4.7 (215) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Marketing Communications, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Sustainable Development, Team Collaboration, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurial Finance, Communication Strategies, Marketing and Public Relations, Business Strategies, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Performance Measurement, Fundraising, Community and Social Work, New Business Development

    ★ 4.6 (418) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Use Canva to Create Social Media Visuals for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Facebook, Content Creation, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Dashboard, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, Brand Management, Digital Marketing

    ★ 4.5 (1.4K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Michigan

    The Influence of Social Determinants on Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Epidemiology, Socioeconomics, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Cultural Responsiveness, Behavioral Health, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity

    ★ 4.6 (80) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Emory University

    Understanding Violence

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Substance Abuse, Public Health, International Relations, Diplomacy, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Sociology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Community Health, Trauma Care, Child Welfare, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

    ★ 4.6 (331) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Feminism and Social Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Social Impact, Sociology, Social Sciences, Jury Trial, Case Studies, World History, Labor Law, Discussion Facilitation

    ★ 4.8 (6.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Social Studies, Sociology, Social Justice, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Research, Diversity Awareness, Research Methodologies, Decision Intelligence, Experimentation

    ★ 4.7 (5.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Journey Mapping, Digital Marketing Tools, Direct Marketing, Driving engagement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, MarTech, Data Architecture, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Insights, Emerging Technologies, Experimentation, Data Visualization

    ★ 4.7 (23K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Social Skills, Personal Development, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Obstacles, Needs Assessment, Assertiveness, Psychology

    ★ 4.5 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    The Strategy of Content Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Content Development and Management, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Writing, Marketing Analytics, Business-To-Consumer, B2B Sales, Auditing

    ★ 4.5 (5.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Calendar Management, Scheduling, Strategic Prioritization, Productivity Software, Mental Concentration, Professionalism, Planning, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication Strategies, Crisis Management

    ★ 4.6 (17K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Home-Based Child Care: The State University of New York
  • Animals and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Social Entrepreneurship: Copenhagen Business School
  • Use Canva to Create Social Media Visuals for Business: Coursera
  • The Influence of Social Determinants on Health: University of Michigan
  • Understanding Violence: Emory University
  • Feminism and Social Justice: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Social Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • Digital Marketing: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs: University of Toronto

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