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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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    The World Bank Group

    Bajemos la temperatura: De la ciencia climática a la acción

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Resilience, Sustainable Development, Environment, Mitigation, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Water Resources, Scientific Methods, Cooperation, Environmental Science, Collaboration, Water Resource Management, Economic Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Vulnerable Populations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Maternal Health, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Box Plots, Data Analysis, Health Policy, Social Justice, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Child Health, Socioeconomics, Health Informatics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Public Health, Data Visualization, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    L'investissement à impact, la finance qui change le monde

    Skills you'll gain: Due Diligence, Sustainable Development, Project Finance, Investments, Social Impact, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investment Management, Proposal Development, Financial Inclusion, Private Equity, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Sustainable Business, Socioeconomics, Governance, Feasibility Studies, Philanthropy, Entrepreneurial Finance, Return On Investment, Needs Assessment

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Kit básico (para evitar los errores más frecuentes) de finanzas

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Behavioral Economics, Asset Protection, Risk Mitigation, Loans, Financial Planning, Budgeting, General Finance, Budget Management, Loss Prevention, Psychology, Fraud detection, Decision Making, Empowerment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    145 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Compensation Strategy, Talent Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, Human Capital, Performance Review, Compensation Management, Performance Management, Human Resource Policies, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, People Management, Employee Retention

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    195 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    أسرار النجاح في العمل | Secrets of Success at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Strong Work Ethic, Professionalism, Thought Leadership, Motivational Skills, Productivity, Self-Starter, Initiative and Leadership, Professional Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Positivity, Personal Attributes, Mental Concentration

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Tropical Forest Landscapes 101: Conservation & Restoration

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Philanthropy, Social Studies, Climate Change Mitigation, Finance

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    180 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    The Payroll Cycle

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Tax, Data Entry, Workforce Management, Benefits Administration, Personally Identifiable Information, Employee Onboarding, Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Auditing, Accruals, Tax Compliance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Trello for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Agile Methodology, Workflow Management, Prioritization, Collaborative Software, Project Management Software, Organizational Skills, Lean Methodologies, Project Management, Administration

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    187 reviews

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    University of Minnesota

    التحضير لإدارة الموارد البشرية

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies, Workforce Development, Employee Engagement, Drive Engagement, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Compensation Strategy, Staff Management, Management Training And Development, People Management, Compensation Management, Team Motivation, Labor Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Ética y Gobierno Corporativo

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategies, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Environment and Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    306 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Operations and Process Management

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement, Process Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Quality Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Mapping, Operations Management, Quality Management, Quality Monitoring, Operational Excellence, Quality Management Systems, Change Management, Performance Measurement, Risk Management, Project Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Bajemos la temperatura: De la ciencia climática a la acción: The World Bank Group
  • Social Determinants of Health: Vulnerable Populations: University of Minnesota
  • L'investissement à impact, la finance qui change le monde: ESSEC Business School
  • Kit básico (para evitar los errores más frecuentes) de finanzas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design: Coursera
  • أسرار النجاح في العمل | Secrets of Success at Work: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Tropical Forest Landscapes 101: Conservation & Restoration: Yale University
  • The Payroll Cycle: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Trello for Beginners: Coursera
  • التحضير لإدارة الموارد البشرية: University of Minnesota

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