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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


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    Coursera

    Get Started with Facebook Messenger for a Business

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Personalized Service, Target Audience, Customer Communications Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Business Requirements, Drive Engagement, Customer Service, Brand Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
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    ESSEC Business School

    Diversité et inclusion sur le lieu de travail

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity Programs, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Human Resource Policies, Innovation, Social Studies, Psychology, Organizational Change, Leadership Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Skillshare

    Leadership: Being a Confident and Effective Team Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Constructive Feedback, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Adaptability, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Calendar Management, Employee Retention, Team Motivation, Talent Management, Diversity Programs, Diversity Awareness, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    K

    Kennesaw State University

    The 4 A's of Marketing with Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Marketing, Stakeholder Management, Innovation, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Business Marketing, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Internal Communications, Marketing Planning, Marketing Channel, Value Propositions, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Business Strategy, Business

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Climate Change: The Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, World History, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Advocacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    SkillUp

    UX/UI Design Fundamentals: Usability and Visual Principles

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, Usability, User Flows, User Interface (UI) Design, Responsive Web Design, Interaction Design, Web Design, Typography, Prototyping, Persona Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Modeling, Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Firewall, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Security Awareness, Risk Management Framework

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Aptly

    Search Advertising with Google

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Advertising Campaigns, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Campaign Management, Performance Analysis, Performance marketing, Keyword Research, Performance Measurement, Bidding, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Web Analytics, Registration, Advertising, Marketing, Performance Metric, Digital Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Test Planning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    Coursera

    General AI Mastery Toolbox: Master AI and Drive Success

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Emerging Technologies, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    Johns Hopkins University

    A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Medicare, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Care, Long Term Care, Health Systems, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication Disorders, Patient-centered Care, Disabilities

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
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    Coursera

    GenAI for Supply Chain Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Inventory Management System, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Generative AI, Operational Efficiency, Data Ethics, Logistics Management, AI Enablement, Customer Demand Planning, Business Ethics, Operations, Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Predictive Analytics, Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    ESSEC Business School

    Originalité et modernité du mutualisme

    Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Financial Services, Financial Regulation, Governance, Social Impact, Risk Management, Business Ethics, Innovation, Community Development, Sustainability Standards, Climate Change Adaptation, Digital Transformation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Get Started with Facebook Messenger for a Business : Coursera
  • Diversité et inclusion sur le lieu de travail : ESSEC Business School
  • Leadership: Being a Confident and Effective Team Leader: Skillshare
  • The 4 A's of Marketing with Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
  • Climate Change: The Basics: Council on Foreign Relations
  • UX/UI Design Fundamentals: Usability and Visual Principles: SkillUp
  • Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection: Packt
  • Search Advertising with Google: Aptly
  • General AI Mastery Toolbox: Master AI and Drive Success: Coursera
  • A Public Health Approach to Hearing Loss and Aging: Johns Hopkins University

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