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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Conflict Management, Collaboration, Diversity Awareness, Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Collaborative Software, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies, Innovation, Communication, Culture, Digital Communications

    ★ 4.7 (3.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Atlassian

    Agile with Atlassian Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Lean Methodologies, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Project Management Software, Sprint Planning, User Story, Workflow Management, Project Management, Issue Tracking, Configuration Management, Query Languages, Software Versioning, Continuous Improvement Process, User Accounts

    ★ 4.7 (9.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Code Reusability, Java Programming, Java, Program Development, File I/O, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Animations, Simulations

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Achieving Personal and Professional Success

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Active Listening, Negotiation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Persuasive Communication, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership Development, Business Communication, Strategic Communication, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Professional Networking, Innovation, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism

    ★ 4.7 (3.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • I

    IESE Business School

    Foundations of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Brand Management, Financial Statements, Customer Analysis, Marketing, Financial Statement Analysis, Branding, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Analytics, Income Statement, Business Analysis, Intercultural Competence, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Financial Management, Financial Acumen, Cash Management, Leadership, Finance

    ★ 4.8 (5.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environment, Climate Change Programs, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Social Impact, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Research, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Analysis, Economics, Governance, Performance Metric

    ★ 4.8 (5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Meta

    Programming with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Web Development Tools, Javascript, Unit Testing, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Event-Driven Programming, Node.JS, Scripting, JSON, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Package and Software Management, Front-End Web Development, Functional Design

    ★ 4.7 (4.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Training and Learning Programs for Volunteer Community Health Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Education and Training, Smart Goals, Community Health, Train The Trainer, Educational Materials, Health Education, Adult Education, Needs Assessment, Planning, Case Management

    ★ 4.7 (91) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Becoming Your Best Self at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Stress Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Mental Health, Diversity and Inclusion, Personal Development, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Communication, Resilience, Occupational Safety And Health, Habit Formation

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

  • I

    IE Business School

    Marketing Mix Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Product Lifecycle Management, Data-Driven Marketing, Brand Strategy, Integrated Marketing Communications, Customer experience strategy (CX), Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Marketing Analytics, Brand Management, Retail Management, Product Management, Marketing Channel, Product Strategy, Market Dynamics, Revenue Management, Merchandising, Communication

    ★ 4.7 (6.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google

    Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, User Experience Design, Usability, Mockups, Usability Testing, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Design Elements And Principles, Interaction Design, Design Reviews, Prototyping, Systems Design, Technical Communication, Typography, Motion Graphics, Design Research, User Research

    ★ 4.8 (4.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Virtual Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Instructional Design, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Education Software and Technology, Drive Engagement, Parent Communication, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Learning Management Systems, Student Support and Services, Course Development, Collaborative Software, Pedagogy, Blended Learning, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, AI Personalization, Data Management, Collaboration, Planning

    ★ 4.6 (2.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Agile with Atlassian Jira: Atlassian
  • Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose: Princeton University
  • Achieving Personal and Professional Success: University of Pennsylvania
  • Foundations of Management: IESE Business School
  • The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future: University of Copenhagen
  • Programming with JavaScript: Meta
  • Training and Learning Programs for Volunteer Community Health Workers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Becoming Your Best Self at Work: University of Alberta
  • Marketing Mix Implementation: IE Business School

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