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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Empathy, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Teamwork, Communication, Active Listening, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yonsei University
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Social Justice, Anthropology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Creativity, Prompt Engineering, Creative Design, Responsible AI, Music, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Social Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Target Audience
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Ei4Change
Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Empathy, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Non-Verbal Communication, Recognizing Others, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Sciences Po
Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Demography, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Environmental Issue, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, digital literacy, Collaborative Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Social Skills, Relationship Building, Professionalism, Influencing, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Constructive Feedback, Critical Thinking, Communication Strategies, Communication, Problem Solving, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Real Time Data, Google Workspace
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Creativity, Community Outreach, Community and Social Work, European History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Technologies, Basic Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Development, Electrical Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Science, Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Social Media, Content Creation, Target Audience, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Goal Setting
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours