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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


  • K

    Khalifa University

    Arabic for Beginners: Arabic Alphabet and Phonology

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Competency, Oral Comprehension, Literacy, Vocabulary, Grammar

    4.6 stars, 118 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • G

    Google Cloud

    Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Application Deployment, Application Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Integration, Application Design, Cloud Applications, User Interface (UI), User Experience Design, Spreadsheet Software

    4.7 stars, 183 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of London

    Making Your First Virtual Reality Game

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Prototyping, Virtual Environment, Storyboarding, Usability Testing, Conceptual Design, Interaction Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Data Ethics, Development Testing

    4.5 stars, 91 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (91) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    Coursera

    Voice of the Customer (VoC): Enhancing Experiences

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, User Feedback, Customer Service, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Communication, Product Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Improvement, Data Collection, Surveys, Case Studies, Culture Transformation

    4.8 stars, 173 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • R

    Rice University

    Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics - The Big Picture

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Supply And Demand, Economic Development, Financial Policy, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Labor Relations, Market Dynamics, International Finance, Fiscal Management, General Finance, Investments, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Financial Systems, Cost Benefit Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

    4.8 stars, 74 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    English in the Workplace: Soft skills

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Oral Expression, Meeting Facilitation, Social Skills, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Comprehension, Delegation Skills, English Language, Language Competency, Professionalism, Grammar, Interpersonal Communications, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Vocabulary

    4.7 stars, 124 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (124) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Program Management

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Program Implementation, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Coordinating, Leadership, Job Analysis

    4.7 stars, 127 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Social Studies, World History, Intercultural Competence, European History, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Research, Diplomacy, Research Methodologies, Governance

    4.6 stars, 138 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Unión Europea: Historia, Instituciones y Políticas

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Court Systems, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, European History, Political Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Security Strategy, Economic Development, Diplomacy, Social Studies, Governance, Socioeconomics

    4.6 stars, 140 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Systems Thinking, Personal Development, Personal Attributes, Feasibility Studies, Ideation, Social Justice, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Self-Awareness, Community Development, Case Studies, Resilience, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.7 stars, 78 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    SAP

    Designing an SAP Solution

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Design, User Feedback, Technology Solutions, Technical Consulting, Solution Design, Solution Architecture, Solution Delivery, SAP Applications, Technical Communication, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, Agile Methodology, Business Requirements, Requirements Elicitation, Gap Analysis, Customer Engagement, Presentations, Prioritization, Communication

    4.7 stars, 116 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Impact: Cultural Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Branding, Diversity Marketing, Brand Strategy, Global Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Psychology

    4.7 stars, 185 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Arabic for Beginners: Arabic Alphabet and Phonology: Khalifa University
  • Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Foundations: Google Cloud
  • Making Your First Virtual Reality Game: University of London
  • Voice of the Customer (VoC): Enhancing Experiences: Coursera
  • Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics - The Big Picture: Rice University
  • English in the Workplace: Soft skills: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Introduction to Program Management: IBM
  • Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims: University of Colorado System
  • Unión Europea: Historia, Instituciones y Políticas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started: University of Michigan

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