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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


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    Copenhagen Business School

    Innovation Strategy: Developing Your Fintech strategy

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Financial Services, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Banking, Business Strategy, IT Management, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Structure

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    Peking University

    论文写作初阶(Academic Writing and Research)

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Legal Research, Research Design, Science and Research, Writing, Legal Writing, Databases, Editing, Journals

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI-Powered Software and System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design Patterns, OpenAI API, Application Design, Database Management, AI Enablement, Software Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, Query Languages, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Tuning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Climate Change and Water in Mountains: A Global Concern

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Water Resources, Hydrology, Risk Management, Water Quality, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Social Network Analysis, Governance, Health Disparities, Environmental Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Psicología del Aprendizaje

    Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Behavior Management, Psychology, Culture, Applied Behavior Analysis, Education and Training, Learning Strategies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Interpersonal Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Introdução ao Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Internet Of Things, Social Network Analysis, Text Mining, Apache Hadoop, Business Intelligence, Unstructured Data, Analytics, Real Time Data, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Data Science, Marketing Analytics, Fraud detection

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Accounting for Business Decision Making: Measurement and Operational Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Operational Analysis, Business Metrics, Performance Measurement, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Operational Efficiency, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Gross Profit, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Management, Income Statement, Decision Making, Financial Analysis, Product Planning, Budgeting, Analysis, Sales

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Teaching, Self-Awareness, Classroom Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Social Studies, Storytelling, Adult Education, Parent Communication, Resilience, Cultural Responsiveness, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Community Development, Collaboration, Liberal Arts

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAP

    SAP Customer Engagement and Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Solution Sales Engineering, Customer Engagement, Consultative Approaches, Stakeholder Communications, Product Roadmaps, Requirements Elicitation, SAP Applications, Technical Consulting, Customer Insights, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Project Management

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    Coursera

    Improving Classroom Management with Class Dojo

    Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Behavioral Management, Student Support and Services, Constructive Feedback, Education Software and Technology, Registration, Communication

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Sport Sponsorship. Let them Play

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Event Marketing, Brand Marketing, Brand Management, Business Development, Proposal Development, Event Management, Drive Engagement, Business Planning, Program Implementation, Case Studies, Advertising Sales, Stakeholder Management, Social Impact, Employee Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Create video, audio and infographics for online learning

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Infographics, Course Development, Developing Training Materials, Multimedia, Podcasting, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Design Reviews, Storyboarding, Education Software and Technology, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital pedagogy, Storytelling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Innovation Strategy: Developing Your Fintech strategy: Copenhagen Business School
  • 论文写作初阶(Academic Writing and Research): Peking University
  • AI-Powered Software and System Design: DeepLearning.AI
  • Climate Change and Water in Mountains: A Global Concern: University of Geneva
  • Psicología del Aprendizaje: Universidad de Palermo
  • Introdução ao Big Data : Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Accounting for Business Decision Making: Measurement and Operational Decisions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts: University of Colorado Boulder
  • SAP Customer Engagement and Discovery: SAP
  • Improving Classroom Management with Class Dojo: Coursera

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