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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Data Import/Export, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Team Oriented, Marketing Communications, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Sustainable Development, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Market Opportunities, Communication Strategies, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Performance Measurement, Fundraising, Entrepreneurial Finance, Needs Assessment, Team Building
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Social Justice, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Higher Education, Behavior Management, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Curriculum Planning, School Psychology, Empowerment, Personal Development, Childhood Education and Development, Program Evaluation, Advocacy, Professional Development, Growth Mindedness, Mindfulness
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Active Listening, Empathy, Professional Development, Stress Management, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Communication Strategies, Self-Discipline, Personal Development, Compassion, Mindfulness, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Sociology, Social Sciences, Jury Trial, Case Studies, World History, Labor Law
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Social Skills, Trustworthiness, Relationship Building, Business Communication, Professionalism, Collaboration, Communication, Assertiveness, Influencing, Non-Verbal Communication, People Management, Personal Attributes
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Skills, Social Justice, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Goal Setting, Negotiation, Time Management, Business Planning, Project Controls, Feasibility Studies, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Business Correspondence, Financial Statement Analysis, Project Planning, Team Performance Management, Concision, Team Management, Peer Review, Editing, Project Management, Communication, Performance Metric
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Facebook, Content Creation, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Graphic Design, Brand Management, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, School Psychology, Case Studies, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, School Counseling, Community Mental Health Services, Student Support and Services, Social and Human Services, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Health Promotion, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Crisis Intervention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Scheduling, Strategic Prioritization, Productivity Software, Professionalism, Planning, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication Strategies, Crisis Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks