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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


  • T

    The State University of New York

    Home-Based Child Care

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Business Planning, Accident Prevention, Special Education, Education and Training, Teaching, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Family Support, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Parent Communication, Nutrition and Diet, Small Business Accounting, Tax Management, Policy Development, Fiscal Management, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    176 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    The Influence of Social Determinants on Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Epidemiology, Socioeconomics, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Cultural Responsiveness, Behavioral Health, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Justice, Healthcare Ethics, Environment, Laboratory Research, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, General Science and Research, Media and Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care, Cultural Diversity, Food and Beverage, Social Impact, Rehabilitation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    215 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Calendar Management, Scheduling, Strategic Prioritization, Productivity Software, Mental Concentration, Professionalism, Planning, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication Strategies, Crisis Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    17K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Toronto

    The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Social Skills, Personal Development, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Overcoming Obstacles, Needs Assessment, Assertiveness, Psychology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    I

    IBM

    IBM Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Wrangling, Plotly, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Plot (Graphics), Unsupervised Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    150K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Emory University

    Understanding Violence

    Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Substance Abuse, Public Health, International Relations, Diplomacy, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Sociology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Community Health, Trauma Care, Child Welfare, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    331 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School

    Skills you'll gain: Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, School Psychology, Case Studies, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, School Counseling, Teaching, Student Support and Services, Social and Human Services, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Health Education, Health Promotion, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Developmental Disabilities, Crisis Intervention, Functional Behavior Assessment, Trauma Care

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    904 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Resourcefulness, Innovation, Problem Solving, Intercultural Competence, Systems Thinking, Community Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Structure, Resource Utilization, Organizational Change, Program Evaluation, Empowerment, Growth Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Skills, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Sustainable Development, Legal Proceedings, Critical Thinking

    Build toward a degree

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Feminism and Social Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Social Impact, Sociology, Social Sciences, Jury Trial, Case Studies, World History, Labor Law, Discussion Facilitation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change I

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Culture, Social Studies, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Policies, Behavioral Economics, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Home-Based Child Care: The State University of New York
  • The Influence of Social Determinants on Health: University of Michigan
  • Animals and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity: University of California, Irvine
  • The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs: University of Toronto
  • IBM Data Science: IBM
  • Understanding Violence: Emory University
  • Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School: University of Colorado System
  • Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation: University of Cape Town
  • Social Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University

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