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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


  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Process Development, Patient-centered Care, Process Management, Process Design, Business Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Writing, Health Systems, Business Writing, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Innovation, Entrepreneurship

    4.6 stars, 172 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    AI in Law: Research, Risk, and Legal Drafting

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Legal Research, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Arbitration, Litigation Support, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Generative AI, Document Management, Legal Writing, Regulation and Legal Compliance, AI literacy, Client Services, Compliance Training, Regulatory Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

    4.3 stars, 103 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (103) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of London

    3D Interaction Design in Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Display Devices, Human Machine Interfaces, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, Human Factors, User Experience Design

    4.6 stars, 137 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (137) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Tableau Data Analyst Certification Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Dashboard Creation, Peer Review, Data Presentation, Presentations, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Business Intelligence, Real Time Data, Data Manipulation, Business Intelligence Software, Transact-SQL, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software

    4.6 stars, 84 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (84) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Management of Multinational and Cross-Cultural Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Team Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Training, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Rapport Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Leadership Development, Team Performance Management, Drive Engagement, Team Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications

    4.7 stars, 127 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (127) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    ESADE Business and Law School

    Empresa familiar: gestión, dirección y sucesión

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Organizational Structure, Business Modeling, Governance, Business Management, Business Leadership, Systems Thinking, Organizational Development, Business Risk Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Business, Storytelling, Risk Management Framework, Communication, Innovation, Business Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Economics, Market Opportunities

    4.7 stars, 176 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (176) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Success with Integrity: Business Ethics Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Business Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Case Studies, Risk Mitigation, Conflict Management, Team Leadership

    4.9 stars, 188 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (188) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Effective Communication for Today’s Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Communication Strategies, Performance Review, Rapport Building, Emotional Intelligence

    4.5 stars, 114 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (114) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Software, Database Design, Relational Databases, Problem Solving

    4.6 stars, 335 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (335) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Change Management for Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Business Transformation, Generative AI, Stakeholder Engagement, AI Integrations, Knowledge Transfer, Workforce Development, Stakeholder Management, Employee Training, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership

    4.3 stars, 164 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (164) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Learning Theory, User Experience Design, Design, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Human Centered Design, Diversity Awareness, Digital pedagogy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Personal Development, Collaboration

    4.7 stars, 90 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Introdução à Economia do Trabalho: Teorias e Políticas

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Labor Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Employee Relations, Economics, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Economic Development, Public Policies, Compensation Management, Market Dynamics

    4.8 stars, 250 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Business Process Management in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • AI in Law: Research, Risk, and Legal Drafting: Coursera
  • 3D Interaction Design in Virtual Reality: University of London
  • Tableau Data Analyst Certification Preparation: SkillUp
  • Management of Multinational and Cross-Cultural Teams: University of California, Davis
  • Empresa familiar: gestión, dirección y sucesión: ESADE Business and Law School
  • Success with Integrity: Business Ethics Foundation: Coursera
  • Effective Communication for Today’s Leader: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Retrieve Data using Single-Table SQL Queries: Coursera
  • Change Management for Generative AI: Vanderbilt University

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