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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

    Use Canva to Create an Interactive Mind Map

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Multimedia, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Marketing Design, Visual Storytelling, Diagram Design, Brainstorming, Data Sharing, Visual Design, Color Theory, Drive Engagement, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Marketing, Communication

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

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Habilidades de negociación y comunicación efectiva

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

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

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Privacy in Europe

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Case Law, Information Privacy, Court Systems, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, European History, Ancient History, Data Security, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Sharing

    ★ 4.4 (98) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Inteligencia Artificial centrada en el ser humano

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Responsible AI, Human Machine Interfaces, Agentic systems, Machine Learning, Human Computer Interaction, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.6 (122) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Voxy

    Low Intermediate English: Calls & Messaging

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Grammar

    ★ 4.7 (269) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evolución

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, World History, Social Studies, European History, Scientific Methods, Taxonomy, Mathematical Modeling, Specimen Collection, Probability & Statistics

    ★ 4.8 (368) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Procurement Negotiation

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Procurement, Goal Setting, Overcoming Objections, Communication, Business Research, Oral Expression

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

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT & Zapier: Agentic AI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI, Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Expense Management, Expense Reports, AI Orchestration, AI literacy, Workflow Management, Tool Calling, Google Sheets, AI Integrations, Memory Management

    ★ 4.6 (136) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Proyecto de diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo en ambientes digitales

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Quality Assurance, Systems Analysis, Solution Design, Technical Documentation, Continuous Monitoring, Technology Strategies, System Implementation

    ★ 4.6 (216) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Mastering Remote Work and Online Study in U.S. in the post-COVID Era

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Professionalism, Business Ethics, Intercultural Competence, Strong Work Ethic, Telecommuting, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Learning Management Systems, Cultural Sensitivity, Education Software and Technology, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Higher Education, digital literacy, Communication

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

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Budgétisation et planification de projets

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Planning, Cost Estimation, Project Estimation, Cost Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Management, Scheduling, Estimation, Quality Management, Timelines, Budgeting, Resource Planning, Quality Control, Work Breakdown Structure, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Matrix Management, Dependency Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (193) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Unleash Your Project Management Potential

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Project Management, LLM Application, AI Enablement, Project Management Life Cycle, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Case Studies, Project Documentation, Automation

    ★ 4.5 (166) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Use Canva to Create an Interactive Mind Map: Coursera
  • Habilidades de negociación y comunicación efectiva: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Privacy in Europe: 28DIGITAL
  • Inteligencia Artificial centrada en el ser humano: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Low Intermediate English: Calls & Messaging: Voxy
  • Evolución: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Procurement Negotiation: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • ChatGPT & Zapier: Agentic AI for Everyone: Vanderbilt University
  • Proyecto de diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo en ambientes digitales: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Mastering Remote Work and Online Study in U.S. in the post-COVID Era: The State University of New York

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