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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

    Use Canva to Create Desktop and Mobile-friendly Web Pages.

    Skills you'll gain: Web Design, Canva (Software), Responsive Web Design, Web Content, Usability, Visual Design, Social Media, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Business

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of California, Irvine

    Virtual Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies, Collaborative Software, Course Development, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Curriculum Development, Digital pedagogy, Blended Learning, Educational Materials, Teaching, Virtual Environment, Augmented Reality, Performance Testing, Game Design, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Collaboration, Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Environment, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Pollution Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Water Quality, Water Resource Management, Legal Research, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Princeton University

    Paradoxes of War

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Social Impact, Conflict Management, Political Sciences, Psychology, Security Strategy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    706 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    IBM UI/UX Designer

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, User Research, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Thinking, User Experience, User Centered Design, Usability, Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, User Interface (UI), Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Design Research, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.8K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Y

    Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    Risk, Return and Valuation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Return On Investment, Finance, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Business Risk Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance, Cash Flows, Decision Making

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Creo Incubator

    Building Your signature style through Charisma and Humour

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Cultural Sensitivity, Rapport Building, Empathy, Adaptability, Influencing, Leadership, digital literacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
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    LearnQuest

    Optimize Virtual Selling with Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Sales, Technical Sales, Sales Pipelines, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentations, Consultative Selling, Return On Investment, Customer Engagement, Needs Assessment, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Social Media, Relationship Building, Overcoming Objections

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    A

    Alex Genadinik

    Amazon Ecommerce Marketing And Sales: Amazon SEO, Ads

    Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, Sales Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Product Promotion, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Product Strategy, Keyword Research, Product Marketing, Copywriting, Competitive Analysis, Customer Engagement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Process Analysis, Environmental Issue

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English Intermediate B1

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Report Writing, Business Communication, Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Data Storytelling, English Language, Interviewing Skills, Vocabulary, Language Competency, Social Skills, Stress Management, Education and Training, Higher Education, Intercultural Competence, Medical Terminology, Oral Comprehension

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    451 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Learn English: Advanced Academic Speaking and Listening

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Public Speaking, Discussion Facilitation, Non-Verbal Communication, Oral Comprehension, English Language, Peer Review, Active Listening, Communication, Social Skills, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Student Engagement, Collaboration, Planning, Critical Thinking, Vocabulary

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Use Canva to Create Desktop and Mobile-friendly Web Pages.: Coursera
  • Virtual Teacher: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Paradoxes of War: Princeton University
  • IBM UI/UX Designer: IBM
  • Risk, Return and Valuation: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
  • Building Your signature style through Charisma and Humour: Creo Incubator
  • Optimize Virtual Selling with Technology: LearnQuest
  • Amazon Ecommerce Marketing And Sales: Amazon SEO, Ads: Alex Genadinik
  • Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There: University of Michigan

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Human Resources (16)
Decision-making (15)
Change Management (14)
Innovation (14)
Negotiation (14)
Human Resource Management (13)

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