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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 Michigan

    Generative AI in Business

    Skills you'll gain: AI Integrations, AI Personalization, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative Model Architectures, AI Enablement, Data Integration, Customer experience strategy (CX), Strategic Thinking, Communication Planning, Innovation, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Business Analysis, Project Risk Management, Project Performance, Solution Design, Business Strategies, Business Process Management, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 141 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (141) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders

    Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, 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 stars, 167 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Healthcare Data Quality and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Maintenance, Data Validation, Data Management, Clinical Data Management, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Data Integrity, Metadata Management, Technical Communication, Continuous Monitoring, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Change Control, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 163 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (163) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Build a social media presence for your business using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Target Audience, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Content Development and Management, Social Media, Web Presence, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Branding

    4.5 stars, 83 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (83) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Microsoft

    Computer Vision in Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Applied Machine Learning, Model Deployment, Model Training, Application Development, Data Capture, Classification Algorithms

    4.6 stars, 132 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Project Management: Beyond planning and control

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, People Management, Process Management, Project Management, Innovation, Team Management, Business Solutions, Conflict Management, Change Management

    4.8 stars, 212 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (212) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Mobile Development and JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Mobile Development, Web Development Tools, Android Development, React.js, Javascript, Unit Testing, Test Script Development, Node.JS, Package and Software Management, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Functional Design

    4.1 stars, 134 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (134) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law - The Structure of Government

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Case Law, Appeals, Court Systems, Adjudication, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, International Relations, Governance, Case Studies

    4.8 stars, 98 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (98) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    SAP

    SAP Technology Consultant Hands-on Project

    Skills you'll gain: Solution Design, Project Scoping, Technical Documentation, System Implementation, Project Management, Technology Solutions, Project Implementation, Program Implementation, Project Closure, Project Coordination, Technical Consulting, Solution Delivery, Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Journey Mapping, Customer Engagement, Test Planning, Requirements Elicitation, Customer Analysis, Business Transformation

    4.6 stars, 92 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Project Management in Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Project Risk Management, Environment Health And Safety, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Earned Value Management, Feasibility Studies, Risk Analysis, Quality Management, Communication Planning, Procurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Cost Estimation, Scheduling, Cost Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Contract Management, Communication Strategies

    4.7 stars, 80 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (80) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Lund University

    Cities and Consumption: Urban Sustainability and the Sharing Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Social Impact, Governance, Systems Thinking, Multimedia, Case Studies, Resource Utilization, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

    4.7 stars, 188 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (188) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Melbourne

    Global Adolescent Health

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Health Education, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Human Development, Community Health, Mental Health, Child Development, Child Health, Health Care, Maternal Health, Family Support, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8 stars, 129 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (129) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Generative AI in Business: University of Michigan
  • Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Healthcare Data Quality and Governance: University of California, Davis
  • Build a social media presence for your business using Canva: Coursera
  • Computer Vision in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Project Management: Beyond planning and control: Politecnico di Milano
  • Mobile Development and JavaScript: Meta
  • Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law - The Structure of Government: University of California, Irvine
  • SAP Technology Consultant Hands-on Project: SAP
  • Project Management in Construction: L&T EduTech

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Human Resource Management (13)

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