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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Public Health, Psychology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Neurology, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Research, Pharmacology, Personal Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    165 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Data Engineering on AWS - Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Serverless Computing, CI/CD, Data Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Devops Tools, AWS CloudFormation, Security Controls, Cloud Applications, Amazon CloudWatch, Terraform, Authentications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    277 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®)

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Risk Analysis, Backlogs, Requirements Management, Business Systems Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Process, User Story, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, Process Modeling, Requirements Analysis, Business Modeling, Business Process Improvement, Business Analysis Tools, Business Intelligence, Business Strategies, Performance Measurement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    344 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    UBITS

    Mindfulness para ser más efectivo

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Self-Awareness, Time Management, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Meditation & Breathwork, Assertiveness, Recognizing Others, Stress Management, Relationship Building, Initiative and Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Mental Concentration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    255 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels

    Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Mainframe Computing, Data Maintenance, Mainframe Technologies, Data Management, Control Panels, Command-Line Interface, User Interface (UI), Remote Access Systems

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    441 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, Stress Management, Teaching, Student Engagement, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Human Learning, Special Education, Behavioral Management, Disabilities, Learning Theory, Learning Styles, Driving engagement, Habit Formation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    130 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    ESG for All

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Strategic Prioritization, Corporate Sustainability, Prioritization, Business Ethics, Sustainable Development, Adaptability, Business Priorities, Governance, Accountability, Workplace inclusivity, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Social Impact, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity and Inclusion, Advocacy, Change Management, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    252 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Principios de Psicología

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Sociology, Social Sciences, Science and Research, Research Methodologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    249 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • X

    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    Lecture Series for Preventing and Controlling COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Public Health, Personal protective equipment, Diagnostic Tests, Hospital Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Patient Treatment, Pathology, Microbiology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    362 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad (TDAH)

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Developmental Disabilities, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health, Child Development, Treatment Planning, Pediatrics, Clinical Assessment, Patient Treatment, Behavior Management, Psychological Evaluations, Patient Evaluation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    229 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    La Philanthropie : Comprendre et Agir

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Innovation, Tax, Corporate Sustainability, Program Evaluation, Legal Risk, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Tax Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Governance, European History, Psychology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    132 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Villes africaines: Environnement et enjeux de développement durable

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environmental Regulations, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Public Health, Sanitation, Land Management, Health Equity, Land Development, Water Resources, Community Health, Water Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Environmental Issue, Stormwater Management, Waste Minimization, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Water Quality

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    62 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Engineering on AWS - Foundations: Amazon Web Services
  • Certified Business Analysis Professionalâ„¢ (CBAP®): Starweaver
  • Mindfulness para ser más efectivo: UBITS
  • Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels: IBM
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • ESG for All: Duke University
  • Principios de Psicología: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Lecture Series for Preventing and Controlling COVID-19: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad (TDAH): Universidad de Palermo

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