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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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    Coursera

    ChatGPT 4o for Beginners: Create Social Media Content

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Content Creation, Generative AI, Operational Efficiency, Quality Improvement, AI Workflows, Social Media Content, Brainstorming, Artificial Intelligence

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Design a mobile app interface with Moqups

    Skills you'll gain: Mockups, User Flows, Wireframing, Interaction Design, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), Application Design, User Experience Design, Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Create a Facebook Shop in Commerce Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Product Promotion, Account Management, Social Media Content, E-Commerce, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Payment Systems

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Leadership: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Business Ethics, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Influencing, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Responsible AI, Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    American Psychological Association

    Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Case Studies, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Social Sciences, Research Design, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Analytical Skills, Anthropology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    The Future of Education with AI: Exploring Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Responsible AI, digital literacy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Suffering and the Human Condition

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Culture, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications, Electronic Media, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Michigan

    Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Learning Management Systems, Professional Development, Content Creation, Design Strategies, Communication, Emerging Technologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Programming Principles, Debugging, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Brainstorming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Introducción al Derecho Internacional Público

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Negotiation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Global Marketing, Commercial Laws, Economics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    McMaster University

    Szemléletváltás

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Willingness To Learn, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Professional Development, Mentorship, Productivity, Personal Development, Stress Management, Overcoming Obstacles, Learning Styles, Creativity, Time Management, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Utrecht University

    Responsible Conduct of Research

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Intellectual Property, Peer Review, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Higher Education, Mentorship

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    75 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • ChatGPT 4o for Beginners: Create Social Media Content: Coursera
  • Design a mobile app interface with Moqups: Coursera
  • Create a Facebook Shop in Commerce Manager: Coursera
  • Leadership: An Introduction: Johns Hopkins University
  • Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology: American Psychological Association
  • The Future of Education with AI: Exploring Perspectives: Vanderbilt University
  • Suffering and the Human Condition: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation: University of Michigan
  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops: University of California San Diego
  • Introducción al Derecho Internacional Público: Universidades Anáhuac

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Human Resource Management (13)

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