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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Strategic Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Communication, Target Audience, Strategic Communication, Communication, Business Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Persuasive Communication, Professional Development, Leadership, Influencing, Rapport Building, Organizational Leadership, Active Listening

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    GenAI Basics - How LLMs Work

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Fine-tuning, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Design Reviews, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, User Requirements Documents, Requirements Analysis, Systems Design, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Leadership and Management, Functional Design, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Software Systems, Technical Design, Leadership, Engineering Design Process, Performance Measurement, Design Specifications, Performance Metric

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    East Asian Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment, Climate Change Programs, Cultural Sensitivity, Sustainable Development, Liberal Arts, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Advocacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Listening and Engagement on Social Media

    Skills you'll gain: Driving engagement, Social Media Management, Drive Engagement, Social Media Analytics, Content Development and Management, Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Branding

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Политика и управление водными ресурсами

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Conflict Management, Environmental Regulations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Mobile App Notifications, Databases, & Publishing

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, React Native, Apple iOS, UI Components, Android Development, iOS Development, Mobile Development Tools, Databases, Cloud Applications, Database Management, Database Management Systems, Flutter (Software), Application Design, Application Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Application Performance Management, Marketing Strategies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Web Security, Social Engineering & External Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Metasploit, Cyber Attacks, Exploit development, Application Security, Security Testing, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Assessments, Human Factors (Security), Hardening

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Building Materials and Human Health

    Skills you'll gain: Environment Health And Safety, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Sustainable Architecture, Occupational Health, Health Equity, Sustainable Design, Community Health, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Sustainability Standards, Social Justice, Product Lifecycle Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Neuroscience of Leading Transformational Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Dealing With Ambiguity, Organizational Change, Creativity, Employee Engagement, Business Leadership, Innovation, Business Transformation, Consumer Behaviour, Workplace inclusivity, Organizational Effectiveness, Change Management, Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Drive Engagement, Team Performance Management, Leadership Development, Business

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Music, Social Media, Digital Publishing, Self-Awareness, Content Creation, World Music, Personal Development, Media and Communications, Community Outreach, Case Studies, Sociology, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Driving engagement, Communication, Analysis, Writing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Development Methodologies Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Development Methodologies, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Agile Project Management, Cloud Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, Cloud Computing Architecture, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Applications, Scrum (Software Development), Computer Programming, Kubernetes

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Foundations of Strategic Communications: Johns Hopkins University
  • GenAI Basics - How LLMs Work: Duke University
  • Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process: University of Colorado Boulder
  • East Asian Religions & Ecology: Yale University
  • Listening and Engagement on Social Media: Google
  • Политика и управление водными ресурсами: University of Geneva
  • Mobile App Notifications, Databases, & Publishing: SkillUp
  • Web Security, Social Engineering & External Attacks: Packt
  • Building Materials and Human Health: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • The Neuroscience of Leading Transformational Organizations: University of Colorado Boulder

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