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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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    Arizona State University

    Feedback and Coaching For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Growth Mindedness, Recognizing Others, Empathy, Companionship, Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Pedagogy, Friendliness, Leadership, Compassion, Open Mindset, Decision Making, Independent Thinking, Conflict Management, Accountability

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    University of Geneva

    In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Health Equity, Emergency Response, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Media and Communications, Neurology, Anthropology, Maternal Health, Diagnostic Tests, Research

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    The University of Sydney

    Creative Thinking and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Ideation, Design Thinking, Open Mindset, Strategic Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create social media content with Prezi

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Presentations, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Instagram, Facebook, Content Marketing, LinkedIn, Marketing Materials, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design

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    University of Alberta

    21st Century Energy Transition: how do we make it work?

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Innovation, Petroleum Industry, Environment, Electrical Power, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Emerging Technologies, Supply And Demand

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Proyecto de diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo en ambientes digitales

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Quality Assurance, Systems Analysis, Solution Design, Technical Documentation, Continuous Monitoring, Technology Strategies, System Implementation

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Compassion, Community Development, Community Outreach, Social Impact, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Empathy, Education and Training, Data Mapping, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Curriculum Planning, Working With Children, Collaboration, Planning, Driving engagement, Environmental Issue

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Success with Integrity: Business Ethics Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Case Studies, Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Conflict Management, Team Leadership

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Nursing Management, Healthcare Project Management, Patient Education and Support, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Risk Management, Infection Control, Intravenous Therapy

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    The University of Sydney

    Using clinical health data for better healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Patient Communication, Health Informatics, Telehealth, Clinical Informatics, Health Care, Health Systems, Patient Education and Support, Health Information Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Quality, Health Policy, Clinical Data Management, Electronic Medical Record, Digital Communications, Data Management, Data Governance, Data Sharing, Analytics, Data Analysis

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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Transformation, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Gestión de riesgos y cambios de proyectos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Communication Planning, Project Controls, Scope Management, Project Risk Management, Project Performance, Change Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Management Reporting, Risk Analysis, Planning, Project Documentation, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership and Management, Communication, Process Improvement

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

  • Feedback and Coaching For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown: University of Geneva
  • Creative Thinking and Innovation: The University of Sydney
  • Create social media content with Prezi : Coursera
  • 21st Century Energy Transition: how do we make it work?: University of Alberta
  • Proyecto de diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo en ambientes digitales: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Success with Integrity: Business Ethics Foundation: Coursera
  • Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V): Johns Hopkins University
  • Using clinical health data for better healthcare: The University of Sydney

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