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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


  • H

    High Tech High Graduate School of Education

    How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Storytelling, Layout Design, Digital Publishing, Typography, Creativity, Peer Review

    ★ 4.6 (283) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Technical Support and Services, Medical Support, Help Desk Support, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Technical Support, Health Technology, Information Technology, Health Care, Information Technology Operations, Issue Tracking, Medical Terminology

    ★ 4.7 (770) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Network Routing, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Simulations, Predictive Modeling, Scenario Testing

    ★ 4.8 (486) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    McMaster University

    Experimentation for Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Scientific Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Pareto Chart, Predictive Analytics, Model Optimization, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Process Optimization, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Mathematical Modeling, R Programming, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis

    ★ 4.9 (934) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Sanitation, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Climate Change Adaptation, Policy Development, Economic Development, Health Disparities, Public Health, Political Sciences, Economics, Supply And Demand

    ★ 4.7 (352) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Data Analysis Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Programming, Data Analysis Software, SAS (Software), Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Data Manipulation, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Analytical Skills, Data Management, Statistical Inference

    ★ 4.5 (416) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Tally Bookkeeper

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, Accounting Systems, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Reporting, Budget Management, Accounting Software, Bookkeeping, Inventory Management, Management Reporting, Case Studies, Sales Tax, Accounting Records, Accounting and Finance Software, Tax Preparation, Finance, Banking

    ★ 4.5 (272) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Public Relations and the Media

    Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Media Relations, Communication Planning, Crisis Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Social Media, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Target Audience, Journalism, Business Ethics, Writing, Branding, Strategic Decision-Making, Communication Strategies, Driving engagement, Brand Strategy

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

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Corporate Finance I: Measuring and Promoting Value Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Finance, Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Capital Budgeting, Corporate Finance, Balance Sheet, Business Valuation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows, Financial Forecasting, Working Capital, Performance Measurement, Private Equity, Performance Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Inferential and Predictive Statistics for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Modeling

    ★ 4.8 (877) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Power and Foreign Policy in International Relations

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Peer Review, Policy Development, Public Safety and National Security, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, World History, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Economics, Security Strategy

    ★ 4.7 (343) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Active Listening: Enhancing Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Intercultural Competence, Non-Verbal Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Communication

    ★ 4.7 (659) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • How to Make a Comic Book (Project-Centered Course): High Tech High Graduate School of Education
  • The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare: Johns Hopkins University
  • Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • Experimentation for Improvement: McMaster University
  • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems: University of Manchester
  • Data Analysis Tools: Wesleyan University
  • Tally Bookkeeper: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
  • Introduction to Public Relations and the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Corporate Finance I: Measuring and Promoting Value Creation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Inferential and Predictive Statistics for Business: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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