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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


  • U

    University of California, Davis

    SQL Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Quality, Complex Problem Solving, Data Visualization, JSON, Query Languages, Business Metrics, Business Reporting, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Data Presentation, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation

    4 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'investissement à impact : les fondamentaux

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Investments, Governance, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, Investment Management, Philanthropy, Entrepreneurial Finance, Return On Investment, Financial Services, Loans, Due Diligence, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Equities, Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Fundraising

    4.6 stars, 218 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    English Communication for Tech Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Oral Expression, Presentations, Grammar, Rapport Building, Business Communication, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing, People Development, Vocabulary, Business Correspondence, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Interviewing Skills, English Language, LinkedIn, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Professional Networking

    4.7 stars, 83 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Docker for Beginners with Hands-on labs

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Deployment, Development Environment, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization, Cloud Development, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Application Development

    4.6 stars, 163 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Inclusive Online Teaching Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Education and Training, Digital pedagogy, Disabilities, Driving engagement, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Diversity Awareness, Instructional Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Higher Education

    4.5 stars, 101 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (101) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Sales Pipelines, Power BI, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Lead Generation, Customer Insights, Resource Allocation, Resource Planning, Scheduling, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Process, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Microsoft Teams, Order Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Marketing Automation, Prospecting and Qualification, Business Reporting

    4.5 stars, 86 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (86) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Generative AI in Education

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, AI literacy, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6 stars, 95 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resources, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Development, Health Disparities, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics, Regulatory Compliance, Revenue Management, Innovation, Regulatory Requirements

    4.7 stars, 81 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (81) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    ESADE Business and Law School

    Empresa familiar: gestión, dirección y sucesión

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Organizational Structure, Business Modeling, Governance, Business Management, Business Leadership, Systems Thinking, Organizational Development, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Business Continuity, Business, Storytelling, Risk Management Framework, Communication, Innovation, Business Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Economics, Market Opportunities

    4.7 stars, 176 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (176) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Institut Mines-Télécom

    4G Network Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Network Engineering, Wireless Networks, Network Security, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Mobile Security, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Dataflow, Authentications, Key Management, Encryption

    4.7 stars, 136 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (136) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The University of Melbourne

    Global Adolescent Health

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Health Policy, Health Education, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Human Development, Community Health, Mental Health, Child Development, Child Health, Health Care, Maternal Health, Family Support, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8 stars, 129 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Berklee

    Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Developing Training Materials, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Education Software and Technology, Teaching, Classroom Management, Digital pedagogy, Cultural Responsiveness, Active Listening, Creativity, Empowerment, Collaboration

    4.6 stars, 104 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (104) · Intermediate · 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

  • SQL Problem Solving: University of California, Davis
  • L'investissement à impact : les fondamentaux: ESSEC Business School
  • English Communication for Tech Professionals: Arizona State University
  • Docker for Beginners with Hands-on labs: KodeKloud
  • Inclusive Online Teaching Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365: Microsoft
  • Generative AI in Education: University of Glasgow
  • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions: University of Manchester
  • Empresa familiar: gestión, dirección y sucesión: ESADE Business and Law School
  • 4G Network Fundamentals: Institut Mines-Télécom

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