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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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    University of California, Irvine

    Skepticism

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Research, Policy Analysis, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Discussion Facilitation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Design, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, User Centered Design, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Development, Leadership, Resilience, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Change Management, Psychology, Storytelling

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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    Lecture Series for Preventing and Controlling COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Public Health, Hand Hygiene, Personal protective equipment, Diagnostic Tests, Intensive Care Medicine, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Radiology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    360 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Digital Business Marketing with Easil

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Facebook, Digital Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Dashboard, Marketing, User Accounts, Business

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    Amazon Web Services

    Exploring Artificial Intelligence Use Cases and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Business Metrics, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Model Deployment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, AI Product Strategy, Business Solutions

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Requirements Management, Scope Management, Design Reviews, Project Scoping, Root Cause Analysis, Program Management, Requirements Analysis, Test Engineering, User Requirements Documents, Cost Management, Contract Management, Systems Design, Business Requirements, Systems Thinking, Project Risk Management, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Transmedia Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Peer Review, Storytelling, Video Game Development, Writing, Content Creation, Creative Thinking, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Storyboarding

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals, Self, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Environment and Resource Management

    4.7
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    Universidad de Palermo

    E-Business: Negocios Online

    Skills you'll gain: Online Advertising, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Google Ads, Digital Transformation, Email Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Business Modeling, Branding

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Utrecht University

    Inequality and Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Lobbying, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Tax Laws, Social Sciences, Economics, Commercial Laws, Policy Analysis, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Operating Cost, Policy Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Skepticism: University of California, Irvine
  • Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession: University of Michigan
  • Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Lecture Series for Preventing and Controlling COVID-19: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Digital Business Marketing with Easil: Coursera
  • Exploring Artificial Intelligence Use Cases and Applications: Amazon Web Services
  • Introduction to Systems Engineering: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Transmedia Writing: Michigan State University
  • Animals, Self, and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
  • E-Business: Negocios Online: Universidad de Palermo

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