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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


  • Y

    Yale University

    The Nature of Genius

    Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Creativity, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Studies, Human Development, Diversity Awareness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Psychology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Child Development, Art History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    216 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Lund University

    Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Climate Change Programs, Innovation, Environment and Resource Management, Predictive Modeling, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    124 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 4: Robot Motion Planning and Control

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Robotics, Control Systems, Process Control, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Virtual Environment, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, Torque (Physics)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    140 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Professionalism, Personal Development, Instructional Strategies, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Parent Communication, Constructive Feedback

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    218 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    New York University

    Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, World History, Intercultural Competence, Liberal Arts, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Media and Communications, Digital Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Scalability, Distributed Computing, Shell Script, Computer Systems, Big Data, Linux Commands, Hardware Architecture, Operating Systems, File Systems, Computing Platforms, Linux, Performance Testing, Scripting, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Programming Principles, Capacity Management, File Management

    Build toward a degree

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    167 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Management and Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Staff Management, Clinical Leadership, Community Health, Financial Statements, Mergers & Acquisitions, Health Administration, Capital Budgeting, Price Negotiation, Financial Accounting, Public Health, People Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Human Resources Management and Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Strategic Planning, Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    134 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Public History, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Analytics, Data Collection, Education and Training, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    127 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Transportation Operations, Case Studies, Land Management, Land Development, Community Development, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Community Outreach

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    203 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    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
    ·
    182 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Pensamiento de diseño para la innovación

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Creativity, Storytelling, Design Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Data Visualization, Test Tools, Entrepreneurship, Case Studies, Peer Review

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    112 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Interviewing Skills, English Language, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies, Business Communication, Presentations, Vocabulary, Non-Verbal Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Language Learning, Recruitment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    159 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Nature of Genius: Yale University
  • Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches: Lund University
  • Modern Robotics, Course 4: Robot Motion Planning and Control: Northwestern University
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies : New York University
  • Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Healthcare Management and Finance: University of Michigan
  • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Sustainable Regional Principles, Planning and Transportation: Johns Hopkins University
  • Strategic HRM: Talent, Performance, Compensation Design: Coursera

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