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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Inclusive Online Teaching Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Disabilities, Driving engagement, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Higher Education

    ★ 4.6 (89) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

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

  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Social Impact Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Program Evaluation, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Management

    ★ 4.8 (81) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    ISC2

    Access Control Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authorization (Computing), Data Security, Cyber Security Policies, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Data Access, User Provisioning, Authentications, Multi-Factor Authentication

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

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Critical thinking: reasoned decision making

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Independent Thinking, Business Ethics, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Analysis, Self-Awareness, Open Mindset

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

  • E

    Emory University

    The Psychology of Thrill Seekers

    Skills you'll gain: Habit Formation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Human Development, Biology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Risk Management, Physiology, Interpersonal Communications

    ★ 4.7 (102) · Beginner · Course · 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 (127) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    TOGAF 10 Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Architecture, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Information Technology Architecture, Governance, Gap Analysis, Business Transformation, Change Management, Information Systems

    ★ 4.5 (379) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Computational Social Science Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Data Cleansing, Databases, Social Media Analytics, Text Mining, Social Sciences, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Collection, Simulations, IBM Cloud, Agentic systems

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

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Gestión estratégica de Escuelas en Contextos Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Teaching, Planning, Social Justice, Education and Training, Trustworthiness, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Program Evaluation, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Prioritization, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

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

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Electrical Power Distribution

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Substation, Electric Power Systems, Low Voltage, Electrical Wiring, Three-Phase, High Voltage, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Control Systems, Energy and Utilities, Construction, Construction Inspection, Automation Engineering, Communication Systems, Acceptance Testing

    ★ 4.5 (151) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    TikTok Content Creator Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, TikTok, Content Performance Analysis, Canva (Software), Photo/Video Production and Technology, Visual Storytelling, Content Scheduling, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Content Optimization, ChatGPT, Storytelling, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Videography, Social Media Strategy, Analytics, Video Production, Marketing

    ★ 4.4 (203) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Inclusive Online Teaching Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Social Impact Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Access Control Concepts: ISC2
  • Critical thinking: reasoned decision making: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • The Psychology of Thrill Seekers: Emory University
  • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • TOGAF 10 Foundation: EDUCBA
  • Computational Social Science Capstone Project: University of California, Davis
  • Gestión estratégica de Escuelas en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral

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