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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


  • I

    Imperial College London

    Mathematics for Machine Learning: Linear Algebra

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Jupyter, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.6 (13K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Student Support and Services, Working With Children, Personal Development, Stress Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy, Recognizing Others, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building

    ★ 4.8 (4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Data Science Methodology

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Data Preprocessing, Business Analytics, Business Analysis, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Data Modeling, Data Processing, Business Research, Data Science, Analysis, Data Collection, Analytical Skills, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Software Development Methodologies, Model Training, Data Mining

    ★ 4.6 (21K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Violence Against Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Patient Advocacy, Health Systems, Safety Assurance, Legal Risk, Community Health, Emergency Services, Medical Support, Hospital Experience, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Safety and Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Mitigation, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Risk Management

    ★ 4.5 (80) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    Strategy and Finance for the lifecycle of a Social Business

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Market, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Social Impact, Business Valuation, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Return On Investment, Stakeholder Engagement, Finance, Risk Management Framework, Strategic Decision-Making, Sustainable Development, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Acumen, Capital Markets, Portfolio Risk, Economics

    ★ 4.7 (37) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Java Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Hibernate (Java), Database Design, Responsive Web Design, Docker (Software), Containerization, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), CI/CD, Restful API, Data Ethics, Java Programming, Model Deployment, Version Control, Database Management, Software Development, Software Design

    ★ 4.6 (7.6K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    Small Business Marketing Using YouTube

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing Tools, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Business Marketing, Social Media Management, Customer Engagement, Strategic Partnership, Gmail, Drive Engagement, Target Audience, Content Creation

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Substance Abuse, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Psychological Evaluations, Neurology, Cultural Diversity, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation

    ★ 4.8 (168) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Meta Android Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Android Studio, Restful API, Version Control, User Research, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Kotlin, Unix Commands, Android Jetpack, Android Development, Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, React.js, Code Reusability, Javascript

    ★ 4.6 (9.2K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Professional Skills for the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Social Skills, Brainstorming, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Resilience, Open Mindset, Independent Thinking, Empathy, Professional Development, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Culture Transformation, Lifelong Learning, Growth Strategies

    ★ 4.8 (4.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    Lund University

    Climate Adaptation and Human Rights

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Advocacy, Climate Change Mitigation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Vulnerability, Accountability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    AI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, AI powered creativity, AI Enablement, AI literacy, Google Gemini, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, LLM Application, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Google Workspace, Data Literacy, Data Synthesis

    ★ 4.8 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Mathematics for Machine Learning: Linear Algebra: Imperial College London
  • Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress: Yale University
  • Data Science Methodology: IBM
  • Violence Against Healthcare: University of Geneva
  • Strategy and Finance for the lifecycle of a Social Business: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
  • IBM Java Developer: IBM
  • Small Business Marketing Using YouTube: Coursera
  • Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma: American Psychological Association
  • Meta Android Developer: Meta
  • Professional Skills for the Workplace: University of California, Davis

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