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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

    Crea juegos e historias animadas con Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Interaction Design

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Effective Stakeholder Engagement: A Strategic Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Communication, Relationship Building, Prioritization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Interpretable Machine Learning Applications: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Random Forest Algorithm, Data Transformation, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Feature Engineering, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Performance Measurement

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents with Model Context Protocol

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Token Optimization, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Context Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Security, AI Enablement, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, AI Product Strategy, Anthropic Claude, Multimodal Prompts, Generative AI

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Managing Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Active Listening, Teamwork, Collaboration, Professionalism, Relationship Management, Interpersonal Communications, Culture Transformation, Emotional Intelligence, Accountability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Campaigns, Communication Strategies, Keyword Research, Social Media, Social Media Content, Web Design and Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, Workflow Management, E-Commerce, Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Process, Branding, Brand Strategy, Invoicing

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals

    Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Writing, Grant Applications, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SAP

    Business Process Modeling and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: SAP Signavio, Business Process Modeling, Process Modeling, Performance Measurement, Process Analysis, Process Design, Business Process, Process Mapping, Performance Metric, Process Improvement, Gap Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Performance Analysis, Process Flow Diagrams, SAP Analytics Cloud, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Optimization, Dashboard, Data Visualization, Root Cause Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Risk Identification

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Brainstorming, Risk Control, Risk Appetite, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Controls, Stakeholder Management, Compliance Management, Project Planning, Project Implementation, Focus Group

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Leadership Problem-Solving with AI: Think Like a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Strategic Prioritization, Root Cause Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Responsible AI, Strategic Leadership, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Critical Thinking, AI Enablement, Leadership Development, Analysis, Business Solutions, Decision Making, Ideation, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Environment and Resource Management, Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Pollution Prevention, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment Health And Safety, Biology, Case Studies, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Community Health

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Equidade de Gênero

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Diversity Training, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Sustainable Development, Business Management, Sociology, Governance, Leadership and Management, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, Personal Attributes, Leadership

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Crea juegos e historias animadas con Scratch: Coursera
  • Effective Stakeholder Engagement: A Strategic Approach: Coursera
  • Interpretable Machine Learning Applications: Part 2: Coursera
  • AI Agents with Model Context Protocol: Vanderbilt University
  • Managing Conflict: Packt
  • GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Scientific Writing for Research Grant Proposals: University of Colorado System
  • Business Process Modeling and Analysis: SAP
  • Risk Identification: LearnKartS
  • Leadership Problem-Solving with AI: Think Like a Leader: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

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Negotiation (14)
Human Resource Management (13)

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