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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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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Patient Education and Support, Behavioral Health, Health Education, Health Technology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Chronic Diseases, Patient Communication, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Care Management, Telehealth, Health Informatics, Stress Management, Program Evaluation

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Stress Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Mental Health, Advocacy, Employee Assistance Programs, Disabilities, Personal Care, Occupational Health, Employee Relations, Labor Law, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Overcoming Obstacles, Human Resource Policies, Preventative Care, Human Resources, Mental Health Therapies, Family Support, Health Care Administration

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Flutter & Dart - Complete App Development Course

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Data Persistence, Data Store, Object Oriented Design, Database Application, Database Management, Real Time Data, Program Development, Package and Software Management, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Data Management, Software Installation, Data Modeling

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Sistemática de Comércio Exterior

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Logistics, Logistics Management, Export Control, Shipping and Receiving, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain, Entrepreneurship, Global Marketing, Market Opportunities, Market Research, Regulatory Compliance, Tax Compliance, Operational Efficiency, Negotiation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Data Analysis and Visualization with Generative AI in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Data Synthesis, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Copilot, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Prompt Engineering, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Encryption, Digital pedagogy, AI Personalization, Computer Science, Web Servers, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Whole Class with PhET for STEM Education

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Curriculum Planning, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Strategies, Interactive Design, Conceptual Design, Display Devices

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Crisis Management and Crisis Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Corporate Communications, Communication Strategies, Case Studies, Stakeholder Communications, Internal Communications, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Economía del Cambio Climático

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Supply And Demand, Sustainable Development, Market Dynamics, International Relations, Climate Change Mitigation, Economics, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Mathematical Modeling, Tax Laws, Applied Mathematics, Social Impact, Public Policies, Game Theory, Cost Benefit Analysis, Big Data

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Program Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Governance, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management, Benefits Administration, Program Implementation, Program Evaluation, Organizational Strategy, Performance Measurement, Program Standards

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    Sustainable Supply Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Standards, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Supply Chain Systems, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Sustainable Development, Supplier Management, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Regulations, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Risk Management, Environmental Laws, Logistics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Public Safety and National Security

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    UI/UX Wireframing and Prototyping with Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Figma (Design Software), UI/UX Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prototyping, Usability, Usability Testing, Web Design, Interactive Design, User Experience Design, Mobile Development, Style Guides, Web Development, Animations

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour: Universiteit Leiden
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace: John Wiley & Sons
  • Flutter & Dart - Complete App Development Course: Packt
  • Sistemática de Comércio Exterior: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Data Analysis and Visualization with Generative AI in Excel: Microsoft
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Data Collection, Use, and Privacy: University of California San Diego
  • Whole Class with PhET for STEM Education: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Crisis Management and Crisis Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Economía del Cambio Climático: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Program Management Fundamentals: LearnKartS

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