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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


  • L

    LearnKartS

    POSH - Prevention of Sexual Harassment

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Safety Culture, Labor Law, Accountability, Compliance Management, Disciplinary Procedures, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strong Work Ethic, Professional Development, Behavior Management, Safety and Security, AI Enablement, Social Media, Culture

    4.8 stars, 190 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Mindfulness, Teaching, Self-Awareness, Courage, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Pedagogy, Meditation & Breathwork, Higher Education, Storytelling, Parent Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Trustworthiness, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Community Development, Collaboration, Liberal Arts

    4.7 stars, 160 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (160) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Generative AI: Labor and the Future of Work

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI powered creativity, AI Enablement, AI literacy, Automation, Workforce Development, Workforce Management, Human Capital, Workforce Planning, People Analytics, Data Ethics, Leadership and Management, Change Management

    4.7 stars, 81 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SAS

    Creating Data for Advanced Reports with SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Network Analysis, Text Mining, Spatial Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Unstructured Data, Natural Language Processing

    4.7 stars, 195 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Managers du changement

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Business Transformation, Leadership and Management, Behavior Management, Organizational Development, Culture Transformation, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Business Priorities, Behavioral Management, Collaboration, Strategic Leadership, Cooperation, Prioritization, Resource Allocation, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement

    4.8 stars, 189 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    The Impact of Technology

    4.5 stars, 116 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Healthcare Data Quality and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Maintenance, Data Validation, Data Management, Clinical Data Management, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Data Integrity, Metadata Management, Technical Communication, Continuous Monitoring, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Change Control, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 163 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Mental Health Essentials: Mood, Eating, Sleep, and Stress

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychological Evaluations, Behavioral Health, Clinical Psychology, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Evaluation, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Psychosocial Assessments, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Immunology, Crisis Intervention, Health Education, Science and Research, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment

    4.8 stars, 98 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (98) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
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  • C

    Columbia University

    HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Clinical Perspective)

    Skills you'll gain: Care Coordination, Value-Based Care, Care Management, Patient Coordination, Clinical Informatics, Health Informatics, Interoperability, Health Technology, Managed Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient-centered Care, Health Systems, Health Care, Primary Care, Health Policy, Data Integration, Communication

    4.6 stars, 161 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • C

    Coursera

    Success with Integrity: Business Ethics Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Case Studies, Social Impact, Conflict Management, Team Leadership

    4.9 stars, 188 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (188) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Liderazgo con impacto

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Honesty, Personal Integrity, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Social Impact, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Sustainable Business, Culture Transformation, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Human Resource Strategy

    4.9 stars, 245 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (245) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Algebra: Elementary to Advanced - Polynomials and Roots

    Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Arithmetic, Deductive Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Mathematical Modeling, Geometry, Graphing

    4.9 stars, 176 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (176) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social work courses

  • POSH - Prevention of Sexual Harassment: LearnKartS
  • Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Generative AI: Labor and the Future of Work: University of Michigan
  • Creating Data for Advanced Reports with SAS Visual Analytics: SAS
  • Managers du changement: ESSEC Business School
  • The Impact of Technology: 28DIGITAL
  • Healthcare Data Quality and Governance: University of California, Davis
  • Mental Health Essentials: Mood, Eating, Sleep, and Stress: American Psychological Association
  • HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Clinical Perspective): Columbia University
  • Success with Integrity: Business Ethics Foundation: Coursera

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