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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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    Rice University

    Investment and Portfolio Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance), Investment Management, Financial Systems, Securities Trading, Asset Management, Behavioral Economics, General Finance, Capital Markets, Risk Modeling, Equities, Financial Trading, Performance Measurement, Finance, Performance Analysis, Risk Management, Return On Investment

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    IBM

    Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Backlogs, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Workflow Management, Sprint Planning, Team Oriented, Team Building, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Lean Methodologies, Performance Metric, Meeting Facilitation, Performance Measurement

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    University of Michigan

    AI Literacy for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Critical Thinking, AI literacy, Independent Thinking, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, Adaptability, Strategic Thinking, AI Enablement, Data Analysis, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, AI powered creativity, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, AI Personalization, Model Training, Model Evaluation, AI Integrations, Prompt Engineering

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Generative AI Fundamentals for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Google Gemini, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, AI literacy, LLM Application, Gemini, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Deepseek, Productivity, Automation, Business Operations

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, Social Studies, Timelines, World History, Public History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Writing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Conceptos básicos para la igualdad de género

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Sensitivity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Lausanne

    Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Statistical Reporting, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Investigation, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology, Verification And Validation

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modern Applications of Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, AI literacy, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, Large Language Modeling, Tool Calling, Responsible AI, Model Training, Data Ethics, Agentic systems, Fine-tuning, Context Management, Model Evaluation

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    University of California, Davis

    Coaching Skills for Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Management Training And Development, Coaching, Accountability Frameworks, Team Performance Management, Organizational Change, Expectation Management, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Accountability, Employee Performance Management, People Management, Professional Development, Leadership and Management, Performance Metric, Organizational Development, Performance Analysis, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Communication

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    HR Data and Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, HR Tech, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Copilot, Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Validation, Business Reporting, Change Management, Peer Review, Generative AI

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Salesforce Essentials and Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Data Validation, Cloud Computing Architecture, Object-Relational Mapping, Cloud Computing, Application Design, Data Integrity, System Configuration, Relationship Management, Automation

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Life Sciences, Environmental Monitoring, Demography, Community Development, Case Studies, Scientific Methods

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

  • Investment and Portfolio Management: Rice University
  • Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum: IBM
  • AI Literacy for Everyone: University of Michigan
  • Generative AI Fundamentals for Everyone: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization: University of Pennsylvania
  • Conceptos básicos para la igualdad de género: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
  • Modern Applications of Generative AI: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Coaching Skills for Managers: University of California, Davis
  • HR Data and Technology: Microsoft

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