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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


  • S

    Salesforce

    Groundwork for Success in Sales Development

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Sales Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Professionalism, Collaboration, Open Mindset, Personal Development, Teamwork, Sales, Performance Metric, Constructive Feedback, Self-Awareness, Salesforce, Stress Management, Accountability

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    478 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    AI Capstone Project with Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    695 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Unraveling the Cycling City

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Traffic Flow Optimization, Policy Analysis, Public Works, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Biology, Case Studies, Human Centered Design, Environment, Qualitative Research, Environment and Resource Management, Policy Development, European History

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    254 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres)

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Awareness Training, Threat Management, Patient Safety, Malware Protection, Security Controls, Encryption, Health Technology, Data Security, Information Privacy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    400 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Ciudades en crisis y nuevas políticas urbanas

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Innovation, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Social Impact, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Policy Development, Digital Transformation, Governance, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    245 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • H

    HEC Paris

    Devenir entrepreneur du changement

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Social Impact, Sustainable Business, Project Implementation, Project Design, Innovation, Sustainable Development, Entrepreneurship, Visionary, Business Modeling, Project Management, Open Mindset, Thought Leadership, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Self-Starter, Personal Development, Action Oriented, Follow Through, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    636 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Robotics, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Linear Algebra

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    585 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Motivating Today's Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Skills, Growth Mindedness, Student Engagement, Learning Strategies, Self-Motivation, Learning Theory, Empowerment, Resilience, Interactive Learning, Driving engagement, Self-Awareness, Needs Assessment, Learning Styles, Behavioral Management, Goal Setting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    361 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Challenges in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Global Marketing, Virtual Teams, Business Ethics, Diversity Marketing, Corporate Sustainability, Intercultural Competence, Sustainable Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Workplace inclusivity, Consumer Behaviour, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Market Analysis, Branding, Solution Design, Culture, Business Strategy

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    556 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Responsible AI, Social Impact, Decision Intelligence, Social Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    315 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Capstone Project 2

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Language Competency

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Entrepreneurship II: Preparing for Launch

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, New Business Development, Entrepreneurial Finance, Go To Market Strategy, Financial Forecasting, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Financial Modeling, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Equities, Business Modeling, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Customer Acquisition Management, Financial Planning, Presentations, Performance Measurement, Team Management, Business Metrics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    769 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Groundwork for Success in Sales Development: Salesforce
  • AI Capstone Project with Deep Learning : IBM
  • Unraveling the Cycling City: University of Amsterdam
  • Cybersecurity in Healthcare (Hospitals & Care Centres): Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Ciudades en crisis y nuevas políticas urbanas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Devenir entrepreneur du changement: HEC Paris
  • Visual Perception for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • Motivating Today's Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Global Challenges in Business: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Politecnico di Milano

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