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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


  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation and Benefits, Constructive Feedback, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Talent Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Employee Performance Management, Recruitment Strategies, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Management Training And Development, Human Resource Policies, Performance Measurement

    ★ 4.8 (16K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Mathematics for Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Linear Algebra, Regression Analysis, NumPy, Calculus, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Model Optimization, Mathematical Software, Machine Learning Methods, Jupyter, Statistics, Numerical Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Geometry, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation

    ★ 4.6 (15K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Top AI Program
    Top AI Program
  • G

    Google

    Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Stakeholder Communications, Quality Assessment, Project Management, Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Milestones (Project Management), Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, AI Enablement, Interviewing Skills, Project Scoping, Meeting Facilitation, Smart Goals, Project Documentation, Project Planning, Discussion Facilitation, Communication Planning, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.9 (13K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Power Platform, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Microsoft 365, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Dashboard, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, No-Code Development, Data Visualization, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Data Integration, Presentations, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (7.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sensory Systems Analysis, Psychiatry, Mental Health Therapies, Human Development, Learning Theory, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Social Sciences, Applied Behavior Analysis, Scientific Methods, Sociology, Neurology, Child Development, Experimentation

    ★ 4.9 (5.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    McMaster University

    Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Growth Mindedness, Mental Concentration, Mentorship, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Development, Resilience, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Relationship Building

    ★ 4.8 (13K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Content Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Content Optimization, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Search Engine Optimization, Brand Strategy, Content Scheduling, Strategic Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Channel, Target Market, Writing and Editing, Writing, Selling Techniques, Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media Campaigns

    ★ 4.5 (5.4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • 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, Crisis Intervention, 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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Communication, Caregiving, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education and Support, Care Management, Patient Advocacy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychosocial Assessments, Family Support, Treatment Planning, Mental Health, Stress Management, Discussion Facilitation, Mental Health Therapies

    ★ 4.9 (92) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate I

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Consolidation, Business Reporting, Data Management, Automation

    ★ 4.9 (18K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychology in Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Positivity, Optimism, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Compassion, Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Decision Intelligence, Policy Analysis, Mental Health, Resilience, Critical Thinking, Human Development, Social Sciences, Personal Development

    ★ 4.3 (36) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Warehouse Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Data Pipelines, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, IBM Cognos Analytics, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache Airflow, Shell Script, IBM DB2, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Data Store, Data Architecture

    ★ 4.7 (7K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social work courses

  • Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers: University of Minnesota
  • Mathematics for Machine Learning: Imperial College London
  • Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World: Google
  • Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Psychology: University of Toronto
  • Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential: McMaster University
  • Content Marketing: University of California, Davis
  • Violence Against Healthcare: University of Geneva
  • Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care: University of Colorado System
  • Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate I: Macquarie University

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