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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Cognitive flexibility, Open Mindset, Recognizing Others, Resourcefulness, Empowerment, Organizational Leadership, Persistence, Problem Solving, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Collaboration, Motivational Skills, Constructive Feedback, Emotional Intelligence

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    University of California, Irvine

    Inicio y planificación de proyectos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Conflict Management, Stakeholder Management, Planning, Project Management, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Organizational Structure

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    University of California San Diego

    Number Theory and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Python Programming

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    École Polytechnique

    Comment rédiger et publier un article scientifique (Enseignement par projet)

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Journals, Peer Review, Writing, General Science and Research, Digital Publishing, Technical Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Document Management

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    IBM

    Scalable Machine Learning on Big Data using Apache Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, PySpark, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Machine Learning Methods, Data Storage Technologies, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Storage, Data Pipelines, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Data Science, Model Evaluation, Descriptive Statistics

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    University of Geneva

    Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Liberal Arts, Case Studies, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Philanthropy, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Personal Development

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Digital pedagogy, Technology Solutions, Disabilities, Human Computer Interaction, Technology Strategies, Demography

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    Workday

    Workday Basics Series

    Skills you'll gain: Workday (Software), Business Intelligence, No-Code Development, HR Tech, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Patch Management, Branding

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Introdução à Economia do Trabalho: Teorias e Políticas

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Labor Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Employee Relations, Economics, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Economic Development, Public Policies, Compensation Management, Market Dynamics

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    University of Michigan

    Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, People Management, Growth Mindedness, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Programs, Leadership, Social Justice, Empowerment, Personal Development, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure

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    SkillUp

    Get Started with Spreadsheet Applications: Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Google Sheets, Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, Data Entry, File Management, Microsoft Excel, Editing, Data Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Capitals Coalition

    Transforming Business: Valuing social and human capital

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Human Capital, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Communications, Sustainability Reporting, Human Resource Strategy, Business Ethics, Business Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Risk Management, Data Collection

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

  • Creativity Toolkit I: Changing Perspectives: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Inicio y planificación de proyectos: University of California, Irvine
  • Number Theory and Cryptography: University of California San Diego
  • Comment rédiger et publier un article scientifique (Enseignement par projet): École Polytechnique
  • Scalable Machine Learning on Big Data using Apache Spark: IBM
  • Le Bien, le Juste, l'Utile. Introduction aux éthiques philosophiques: University of Geneva
  • Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Workday Basics Series: Workday
  • Introdução à Economia do Trabalho: Teorias e Políticas: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations: University of Michigan

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Human Resource Management (13)

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