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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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    Coursera

    Gamification Learning with Genially

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Developing Training Materials, Game Design, Education Software and Technology, Infographics, Content Creation, Digital pedagogy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    الثقافة المالية | Financial Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Loans, Deposit Accounts, Financial Planning, Fraud detection, Banking Services, Budgeting, Financial Acumen, Financial Management, Personal Development, Banking, Expense Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    163 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, digital literacy, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computational Thinking, Technology Solutions, Social Impact, Computer Networking, Geographic Information Systems, Media and Communications, Live Streaming, Algorithms, Global Positioning Systems, Data Analysis Software

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

    Conciencia Lingüística

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Spanish Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cape Town

    Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Solution Design, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Business Strategies, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, FinTech, Case Studies, Professional Networking, Business Development, Growth Strategies, Financial Regulation, Fundraising, Intellectual Property

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Siemens

    Introduction to Solid Edge

    Skills you'll gain: Design Software, Data Import/Export, User Experience, Engineering Software, Technical Design, 3D Assets, Graphical Tools

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible para las empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Communications, Sustainability Reporting, Communication Strategies, Action Oriented, Social Impact, Business Operations, Prioritization, Stakeholder Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    220 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Programmatic Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Paid media, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Media Planning, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Content Strategy, Business Ethics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Assertiveness, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    188 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Development, Strategic Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Branding, Goal Setting, General Networking, Growth Mindedness, Business

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Understanding Political Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Critical Thinking, Research, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Governance, Sociology, Interactive Learning, Research Methodologies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Calvin - Histoire et réception d'une Réforme

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Impact, World History, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Art History, European History, Political Sciences

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    130 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Gamification Learning with Genially: Coursera
  • الثقافة المالية | Financial Literacy: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals: University of California San Diego
  • Conciencia Lingüística: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
  • Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets: University of Cape Town
  • Introduction to Solid Edge: Siemens
  • Los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible para las empresas: Universidad de los Andes
  • Programmatic Advertising: University of Colorado Boulder
  • التحدث والتواصل بثقة | Communicating With Confidence: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others: University of Michigan

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