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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Creating Interactive Learning Videos with Edpuzzle

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy

    4.7 stars, 185 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (185) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Email Marketing, Paid media, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing Tools, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Design and Development, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media

    4.5 stars, 61 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (61) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • S

    Salesforce

    Foundations for Interviewing with Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Technical Sales, Communication, Telecommuting, Storytelling, Sales Development, Sales, Portfolio Management, Branding, Personal Attributes, LinkedIn, Professionalism, Empathy

    4.4 stars, 91 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
    Free trial
  • I

    IE Business School

    Riesgos y oportunidades empresariales en una economía globalizada

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, International Finance, Economic Development, Trend Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Economics, International Relations, Risk Analysis, European History, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Business Risk Management, Public Policies, Growth Strategies, Business Strategies, Demography, Investments

    4.9 stars, 192 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (192) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Pensamiento crítico: toma de decisiones razonadas

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Knowledge Transfer, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8 stars, 255 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (255) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Compassion, Community Development, Community Outreach, Social Impact, Needs Assessment, Train The Trainer, Program Evaluation, Sustainable Development, Empathy, Education and Training, Data Mapping, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Curriculum Planning, Working With Children, Collaboration, Planning, Driving engagement, Environmental Issue

    4.8 stars, 164 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • 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

  • 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
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Deep Learning, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, AI literacy, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Regression Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Classification Algorithms, Regulation and Legal Compliance

    4.5 stars, 76 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Financial Analysis of Scenarios and Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Budget Management, Variance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Management Accounting, Return On Investment, Financial Data, Cost Management, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Cost Control, Financial Acumen, Cost Accounting, Performance Metric, Operating Budget, Cost Benefit Analysis, Performance Management, Operational Performance Management, General Accounting, Data Analysis, Planning

    4.8 stars, 130 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (130) · 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
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social work courses

  • Creating Interactive Learning Videos with Edpuzzle: Coursera
  • Digital Marketing: Illinois Tech
  • Foundations for Interviewing with Confidence: Salesforce
  • Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics - The Big Picture: Rice University
  • Riesgos y oportunidades empresariales en una economía globalizada: IE Business School
  • Pensamiento crítico: toma de decisiones razonadas: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Global Impact: Cultural Psychology: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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