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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Influencing People Without Authority

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Decision Making, Professional Networking, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Creative Thinking, Self-Awareness, Communication, Creativity, Independent Thinking, People Development, Relationship Building, Tactfulness, People Management, Relationship Management, Growth Mindedness, Social Skills, Recognizing Others

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Hedge Fund Performance and Risk Metrics

    Skills you'll gain: Hedge Accounting, Portfolio Risk, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Risk Analysis, Finance, Quantitative Research, Benchmarking, Compensation Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Deporte Sostenible: Valores y Prácticas de un Club

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Governance, Sustainability Standards, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Social Impact, Sustainable Business, Stakeholder Management, Drive Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Social Justice, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Management Systems, Sports Medicine, Sustainability Reporting, Business

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Madecraft

    Demystifying Company Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Culture Transformation, Employee Surveys, Employee Retention, Survey Creation, Organizational Development, Performance Management, Human Resource Strategy, Initiative and Leadership, Talent Management, Change Management, Leadership Development, Workforce Planning, Human Resources, People Management, Stakeholder Communications, Team Building, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Constructive Feedback, Culture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Communication Skills for Interviews & Group Discussions

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Discussion Facilitation, Interviewing Skills, Oral Comprehension, Teamwork, Communication, Communication Strategies, Greeting Customers, Interpersonal Communications, Corporate Communications, Collaboration, Business Communication, Professionalism, Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Assertiveness

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    HR Analytics and Workforce Performance Measurement

    Skills you'll gain: Management Reporting, Performance Measurement, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, People Analytics, Performance Reporting, Employee Performance Management, Performance Metric, Workforce Management, Human Resource Policies, Business Reporting, Business Metrics, Return On Investment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Markets: Growth, Trends, and Opportunity

    Skills you'll gain: Market Share, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, Market Trend, Quantitative Research, Trend Analysis, Market Research, Data Visualization, Market Data, Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Performance Analysis, Analytical Skills, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Development, Performance Measurement, Gap Analysis, Variance Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Master of Science in Accounting | iMSA

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Model Evaluation, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Organizational Change, Audit Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Project Closure, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Financial Auditing, Data Governance, Generative AI, Supply And Demand

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • M

    Madecraft

    Mistakes to Avoid When Resolving Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Active Listening, Cultural Sensitivity, Conflict Management, Assertiveness, De-escalation Techniques, Diversity Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Overcoming Obstacles, Open Mindset, Communication, Brainstorming, Verification And Validation, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Project Management in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Team Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Communication, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Healthcare Project Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Communication Strategies, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Communication, Health Care

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Drive Decisions with Data: SQL Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Data Pipelines, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Analytics, SQL, Business Analytics, Data Infrastructure, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Warehousing, Analysis, Capacity Management, Data Warehousing, Performance Analysis, Performance Metric, Scalability, Performance Measurement, Return On Investment, Interactive Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Resolving and Transforming Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, De-escalation Techniques, Collaboration, Follow Through, Leadership, Cooperation, Creative Problem-Solving, Personal Integrity, Honesty, Accountability, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Communication, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Influencing People Without Authority: University of Michigan
  • Hedge Fund Performance and Risk Metrics: EDUCBA
  • Deporte Sostenible: Valores y Prácticas de un Club: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Demystifying Company Culture: Madecraft
  • Communication Skills for Interviews & Group Discussions: EDUCBA
  • HR Analytics and Workforce Performance Measurement: EDUCBA
  • Analyze Markets: Growth, Trends, and Opportunity: Coursera
  • Master of Science in Accounting | iMSA: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Mistakes to Avoid When Resolving Conflict: Madecraft
  • Project Management in Healthcare: Creo Incubator

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