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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


  • A

    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Model, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (161) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Java Programming: Java Fundamental Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Integrated Development Environments, Mobile Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures

    ★ 4.4 (180) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Privacy in the Western World

    Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, International Relations, Data Security, Cybersecurity, World History, Security Awareness, European History, Security Management, Governance, Security Strategy

    ★ 4.5 (216) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo de Videojuegos en Unity: Una Introducción

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Game Design, Animations, User Interface (UI) Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Application Deployment

    ★ 4.4 (267) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Fundamentals of waves and vibrations

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering

    ★ 4.5 (203) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Poise

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Composure, Communication Strategies, Advocacy

    ★ 4.6 (199) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Public Affairs, Advocacy, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Media and Communications, Critical Thinking, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Innovation, digital literacy, Psychology

    ★ 4.9 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Schedules, Resource Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Negotiation, Project Management, Resource Allocation, Leadership, Timelines, Scheduling, Team Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Drive Engagement, Communication

    ★ 4.6 (197) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI and Disaster Management

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Image Analysis, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Emergency Response, Mitigation, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Unstructured Data, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Spatial Data Analysis, Community Development, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Evaluation

    ★ 4.7 (321) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Habilidades humanas y de negocios para negociar

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Closing (Sales), Negotiation, Active Listening, Customer Analysis, Communication, Relationship Building, Persuasive Communication, Customer Insights, Interrigatories, Motivational Skills, Proposal Development, Empathy, Needs Assessment, Recognizing Others

    ★ 4.8 (333) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Discover Acting

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Oral Expression, Self-Awareness, Writing, Storytelling, Creativity

    ★ 4.9 (218) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Improving Classroom Management with Class Dojo

    Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Education Software and Technology, Real Time Data, Data Management, Record Keeping

    ★ 4.6 (155) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Networking Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • Introduction to Java Programming: Java Fundamental Concepts: Coursera
  • Privacy in the Western World: 28DIGITAL
  • Desarrollo de Videojuegos en Unity: Una Introducción: Universidad de los Andes
  • Fundamentals of waves and vibrations: École Polytechnique
  • Speaking and Presenting: Poise: University of Michigan
  • Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership : SkillUp
  • AI and Disaster Management: DeepLearning.AI
  • Habilidades humanas y de negocios para negociar: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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