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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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    National Taiwan University

    少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth)

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Work, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Case Studies, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Empowerment, Social Justice, Public Policies, Human Development, Culture

    4.8
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to PicsArt for Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Photo Editing, Marketing, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship, Business

    4.5
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    86 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Xbox

    Xbox Graphic Designer

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Logo Design, Typography, Interaction Design, Figma (Design Software), Adobe Illustrator, Wireframing, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Layout Design, Usability, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Graphic Design, User Centered Design, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Adobe Firefly, Game Design, Adobe Photoshop

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    What is Climate Change?

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Persuasive Communication, Environmental Issue, Media and Communications, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods, Environmental Resource Management, Political Sciences, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Energy and Utilities

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    166 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Generative AI in Education

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Theatre and Globalization

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Culture, International Relations, World History, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Music History, Public History, Media and Communications, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    232 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Natural Language Processing in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Analytics, Automation, Application Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad (TDAH)

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Development, Treatment Planning, Clinical Assessment, Patient Treatment, Behavior Management, Patient Evaluation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    224 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Management of Multinational and Cross-Cultural Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Team Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Cultural Diversity, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Sensitivity, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Cultural Responsiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Culture, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Strategies, Diversity Awareness

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de Chile

    Criterios para la Gestión y el Aseguramiento de la Calidad en la Educación Superior

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Teaching, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Program Evaluation, Research, Policy Development, Data Collection

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    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Liderazgo y comunicación

    Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, People Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Coaching, Cognitive flexibility, Goal Setting

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    417 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    Docker for Beginners with Hands-on labs

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, Linux Commands, CI/CD, DevOps, YAML, Command-Line Interface, Data Storage, Computer Networking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    152 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • 少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth): National Taiwan University
  • Introduction to PicsArt for Social Media Marketing: Coursera
  • Xbox Graphic Designer: Xbox
  • What is Climate Change?: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Generative AI in Education: University of Glasgow
  • Theatre and Globalization: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • Natural Language Processing in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad (TDAH): Universidad de Palermo
  • Management of Multinational and Cross-Cultural Teams: University of California, Davis
  • Criterios para la Gestión y el Aseguramiento de la Calidad en la Educación Superior: Universidad de Chile

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