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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 Michigan

    Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S.

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Journalism, Public Safety and National Security, Diversity Awareness, Public History, Public Policies

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Automation and Scripting with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Git (Version Control System), Scripting, Version Control, Email Automation, Software Testing, Cloud API, Automation, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Scalability, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Productivity, File Management

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Courage, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Technical Management, Professionalism, Engineering Management, Personal Integrity, IT Management, Ancient History, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Technology Strategies, Business Leadership, Leadership, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Artificial Intelligence

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    159 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Interactive Brokers

    ESG Investing: Setting Standards & Conducting Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Investments, Social Impact, Water Sustainability, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Financial Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Teaching, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Digital pedagogy

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Grant Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Grant Writing, ChatGPT, Proposal Writing, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MathWorks

    Modeling and Simulation with Simulink

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Systems Analysis, Test Case, Systems Design, Performance Tuning, Automation Engineering, Matlab

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    The Intersection of Finance, Strategy, and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Business Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Financial Reporting, Business Metrics, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Compliance Reporting, Risk Management, Performance Measurement, Social Impact, Corporate Strategy, Finance, Financial Services

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    103 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Social Media Marketing, Web Design and Development, Team Building, Search Engine Optimization, Project Management, Business Process, Management Reporting, Storytelling, E-Commerce, Branding, Business Strategy, Invoicing

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Time Management Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Feedback Loops: Feedback Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Peer Review, Personal Development, Cooperation, Self-Awareness, Critical Thinking, Performance Review, Leadership, Adaptability, Positivity, Creativity, Communication, People Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Participatory Approaches in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Community Health, Diversity Awareness, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Research, Community Development, Research Methodologies, Social Justice, Program Evaluation, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Case Studies, Qualitative Research, Collaboration, Patient Communication, Social Impact, Data Collection

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S. : University of Michigan
  • Automation and Scripting with Python: Microsoft
  • Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
  • ESG Investing: Setting Standards & Conducting Analysis: Interactive Brokers
  • Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects: University of California San Diego
  • AI for Grant Writing: Kennesaw State University
  • Modeling and Simulation with Simulink : MathWorks
  • The Intersection of Finance, Strategy, and Sustainability: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Time Management Skills: LearnKartS

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