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.

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Network Architecture, Algorithms, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, School Psychology, Childhood Education and Development, Higher Education, Child Development, Goal Setting, Curriculum Development, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Research
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Innovation, Marketing Operations, Social Media Campaigns, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Instagram, Customer Engagement, Analysis, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, Human Computer Interaction, Social Network Analysis, Remote Access Systems, Interaction Design, Social Sciences, Driving engagement, Research and Design, Digital Communications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, Design Research, Linux Commands, User Centered Design, Debugging, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Software Versioning, Software Visualization, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Pseudocode, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Unit Testing, Application Development, API Design
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, AI Personalization, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Anthropic Claude, Testability, Creative Thinking, Human Computer Interaction, Scenario Testing, Creative Problem-Solving, Communication, Planning, Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Visual Design, Digital Design, Photography, Logo Design, Design Software, Creative Design, Photo Editing, Color Theory, Adobe InDesign, Graphic and Visual Design, Image Quality, Style Guides, Branding, Digital Publishing, Art History
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Business Intelligence, Content Creation, Risk Mitigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Computer Programming Tools, Data Science, GitHub, R (Software), Big Data, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Git (Version Control System), Development Environment, Other Programming Languages, Python Programming, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Negotiation, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Performance, Business Correspondence, Concision, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Editing, Change Control, Grammar, Project Management, Risk Management, Emotional Intelligence, Performance Metric, Open Mindset, Relationship Building, Team Management, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Productivity, Email Automation, AI Personalization, OpenAI, Expense Management, Artificial Intelligence, Expense Reports, Large Language Modeling, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Testability, Creative Thinking, Automation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Design, Special Education, Community and Social Work, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Workplace inclusivity, Rehabilitation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Public Policies, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months