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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Social Network Analysis, Supervised Learning, Unstructured Data, Applied Machine Learning, Marketing Analytics, Deep Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Text Mining, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Transfer Learning, Predictive Modeling, Semantic Web, JSON, Statistical Methods, Data Manipulation
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Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Animations, Multimedia, Creativity, Content Creation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Communication, Relationship Building, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Facebook, Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Animations, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Design Elements And Principles, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Employee Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Employee Coaching, Team Performance Management, Performance Review, Motivational Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, Communication, Communication Strategies, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Legal Technology, Legal Research, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Data Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Responsible AI, Legal Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Predictive Modeling, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Economic Development, Sustainability Standards, Project Finance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Project Management, Environment, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Regulations, Private Equity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Teaching, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Diversity Awareness, Student Engagement, Community and Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Research, Social Impact
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Data Structures, Package and Software Management, Blockchain, Development Environment, Web Development, Programming Principles, Web Servers, Restful API, System Programming, Maintainability, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Software Design Patterns, Development Testing, Debugging
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Advocacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Unstructured Data, Financial Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Image Analysis, Finance, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Text Mining, Annual Reports, Machine Learning, Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Natural Language Processing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Practice Management, Case Management, Budget Management, Public Health, Primary Care, Patient Flow, Preventative Care, Community Health, Health Systems, Health Care, Hospital Experience, Revenue Forecasting, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance, Social Determinants Of Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks