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.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Special Education, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning, Language Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Vocabulary
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Geographic Information Systems, Physics, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Environment, General Science and Research, Remote Access Systems, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Biology, Research, Timelines, Systems Of Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Human Learning, Motivational Interviewing, Education and Training, Teaching, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Critical Thinking, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Strategic Planning, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, Web Analytics and SEO, Business Strategy, Paid media, Content Marketing, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Google Ads, Innovation, Product Development, Video Production
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Systems Thinking, Brand Marketing, Change Management, Strategic Leadership, Professional Development, Waste Minimization, Packaging and Labeling, Environment and Resource Management, Business Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Engineering Management, Market Opportunities, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Emerging Technologies, Digital Marketing
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Executive Presence, Strategic Communication, Healthcare Ethics, Strategic Planning, Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Leadership, Business Planning, Patient Safety, Innovation, Healthcare Project Management, Telehealth, Organizational Strategy, Design Thinking, Advocacy, Communication, Leadership and Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Safety Standards
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Educational Materials, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Technical Documentation, Information Architecture, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Order Management, Order Fulfillment, Marketing, Product Marketing, Sales, Payment Systems, Shipping and Receiving, E-Commerce, Social Media Marketing, Social Media
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Leadership, Team Building, Communication, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Storytelling, Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Social Impact, Stakeholder Analysis, Innovation, Quantitative Research, Strategic Communication, Analytics, Diversity and Inclusion, Qualitative Research, Resource Allocation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Learning Management Systems, Digital pedagogy, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Data Mining, Learning Theory, Human Computer Interaction, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Communication, Business Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Tactfulness, Empathy, Performance Management, Growth Mindedness, Collaboration, Personal Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks