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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Printing Hardware

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, 3D Modeling, Design Software, Electronic Hardware, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Design, Mechanical Design, Control Systems, Materials science, Electronic Components, Mechanical Engineering, Machine Controls, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Open Source Technology

    4.2 stars, 112 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (112) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Assurance, Healthcare Project Management, Data Quality, Spreadsheet Software, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 203 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Liberty Mutual Insurance

    Liberty Mutual Insurance Sales Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Closing (Sales), Insurance Sales, Overcoming Objections, Sales Prospecting, Productivity, Prospecting and Qualification, Verbal Communication Skills, Workers Compensation, Storytelling, Risk Management, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Retention, Communication, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Sales Presentation, Consultative Selling, Product Knowledge, Cyber Risk

    4.5 stars, 78 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (78) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AI Fundamentals and the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Amazon Bedrock, Data Ethics, AWS SageMaker, Amazon Web Services, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, AI Workflows, Machine Learning, No-Code Development

    4.4 stars, 89 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (89) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Data Transformation, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation

    4.8 stars, 101 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Aptly

    Getting Started with TikTok

    Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Target Audience, Business Marketing, Customer Engagement, Culture, User Accounts, Demography

    4.8 stars, 73 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Systems Thinking, Culture Transformation, Advocacy, Transportation Operations, Change Management, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Organizational Change, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Innovation, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Community Outreach, Public Policies, Experimentation

    4.7 stars, 87 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • S

    SkillUp

    Online Marketing: Social Media, Ads & E-commerce Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Scheduling, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Retention, Meta Ads Manager, Paid media, Customer Relationship Building, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Driving engagement, Keyword Research, Brand Marketing

    4.7 stars, 42 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (42) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health Care, Legal Strategy, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Research, Case Studies, Economics, Market Dynamics

    4.8 stars, 150 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Foundations of Sustainability and ESG

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Business, Governance, Business Metrics, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Business Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Investment Management, Environment and Resource Management, Investments, Economic Development, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.7 stars, 89 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Legal Tech and the Digital Transformation of Law

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Blockchain, Legal Research, Workforce Development, Legal Proceedings, Litigation and Civil Justice, Digital Transformation, Court Systems, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Adjudication, Automation, AI literacy, Innovation, Virtual Environment

    4.4 stars, 82 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (82) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • 3D Printing Hardware: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Sales Agent: Liberty Mutual Insurance
  • AI Fundamentals and the Cloud: Amazon Web Services
  • Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Excel: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Getting Started with TikTok: Aptly
  • Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces: University of Amsterdam
  • Online Marketing: Social Media, Ads & E-commerce Certificate: SkillUp
  • Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry: University of Pennsylvania
  • Foundations of Sustainability and ESG: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

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