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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Community Outreach, Data Collection, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health

    4.7 stars, 262 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    The Engineering of Structures Around Us

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Vibrations, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Construction, Architecture and Construction, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Materials science, Mathematical Modeling, Failure Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Engineering, Design, 3D Modeling

    4.8 stars, 185 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Team Building and Leadership in Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Virtual Teams, Team Leadership, Team Management, Conflict Management, Teamwork, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Project Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Intercultural Competence, Leadership Development, Team Motivation, Organizational Leadership, Telecommuting, Communication Strategies, Communication

    4.8 stars, 113 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Management Training And Development, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Adaptability, People Management, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Self-Awareness

    4.8 stars, 141 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Anthropic

    Claude Code in Action

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Command-Line Interface, Tool Calling, Model Context Protocol, LLM Application, Software Development Tools, GitHub, Context Management, Code Review, Software Development, Generative AI Agents, Automation, Software Engineering

    4.3 stars, 74 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (74) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Cómo inspirar y a motivar personas

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Visionary, Motivational Skills, Goal Setting, Constructive Feedback, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Leadership, Performance Review, Performance Appraisal, Team Performance Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement, Behavior Management, Communication

    4.8 stars, 193 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (193) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Western Australia

    Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Hematology, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Medical Laboratory, Clinical Laboratory Science, Specimen Preparation, Analytical Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Image Analysis, Maternal Health, Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics

    4.8 stars, 118 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (118) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to UX/UI Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, Adobe XD, Design Thinking, User Research, Wireframing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Emerging Technologies, Collaborative Software, Prototyping, Software Development Life Cycle

    4.7 stars, 109 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Gestão de Riscos e de Mudanças em Projetos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Performance, Project Risk Management, Communication Planning, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Scope Management, Project Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Communication, Knowledge Transfer

    4.9 stars, 305 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (305) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Learn Interpersonal Psychotherapy

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Rapport Building, Mental Health Counseling, Conflict Management, Interactive Learning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Studies, Stress Management, Mental Health, Clinical Practices

    4.8 stars, 115 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (115) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Strategy II: Doing Business in The Global Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, New Business Development, Business Development, Corporate Strategy, Political Sciences, International Relations, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Go To Market Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Cost Reduction, Decision Making, Risk Management, Policy Analysis

    4.8 stars, 159 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

    Coursera

    Business Operations Support in Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Workforce Management, Google Workspace, Data Maintenance, Data Store, Data Analysis, Business Operations, Resource Allocation, Spreadsheet Software, Automation, Management Reporting, Workflow Management, Operations, Data Management

    4.7 stars, 200 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (200) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Engineering of Structures Around Us: Dartmouth College
  • Team Building and Leadership in Project Management: Microsoft
  • Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles: Coursera
  • Claude Code in Action: Anthropic
  • Cómo inspirar y a motivar personas: University of Michigan
  • Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide: University of Western Australia
  • Introduction to UX/UI Design: IBM
  • Gestão de Riscos e de Mudanças em Projetos: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Learn Interpersonal Psychotherapy: University of Toronto

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Human Resource Management (13)

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