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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

    Increasing Multiplication Mastery with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Arithmetic, Numerical Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Environmental Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Environment, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Policy, Health Disparities, Environmental Laws, Environmental Regulations, Community Organizing, Community Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Advocacy, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Healthcare Leadership Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Health Care Administration, Leadership, Advocacy, Communication, Leadership and Management, Change Management, Health Care, Patient Advocacy, Professional Development, Organizational Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Self-Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    E

    ESSEC Business School

    Déployer l'économie circulaire dans les organisations

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Programs, Business Transformation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Systems Thinking, Business Modeling, Waste Minimization, Innovation, Case Studies, Resource Utilization, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Gestão Estratégica de Recursos Humanos

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Capital, People Management, Behavior Management, Workforce Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Engagement

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    E

    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Co-design for All: doing co-design in practice

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Research and Design, Design Research, Research, Visual Design, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Case Studies

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    C

    Coursera

    Effective Strategies for Improving Employee Retention 

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Employee Engagement, Workplace inclusivity, Talent Management, Employee Surveys, Employee Coaching, Employee Performance Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Telecommuting, Compensation Management, Workforce Management, Stress First Aid, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Virtual Teams, Mentorship

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Environmental Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Persuasive Communication, Negotiation, Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Project Management, Storytelling, Team Management, Project Management, Data Visualization, Motivational Skills, Visionary, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Goal Setting

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    S

    Simplilearn

    ROI-Driven Digital Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Marketing Budgets, Performance Metric, Performance marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Paid media, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Automation, Digital Marketing, AI Personalization

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Promoción de Habilidades Socioemocionales

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Social Skills, Training Programs, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Program Evaluation, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Case Studies, Adaptability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    M

    Microsoft

    Performance Domains in Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Performance, Project Management Life Cycle, Team Management, Solution Delivery, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Scheduling, Project Management, Performance Measurement, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Risk Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Ultimate Graphic Design Course: Create 40 Practical Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Packaging and Labeling, Marketing Materials, Social Media Content, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Animations, Instagram, Branding, Advertising

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Increasing Multiplication Mastery with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera
  • Environmental Justice: University of Michigan
  • Healthcare Leadership Principles: University of Michigan
  • Déployer l'économie circulaire dans les organisations: ESSEC Business School
  • Gestão Estratégica de Recursos Humanos: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Co-design for All: doing co-design in practice: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Effective Strategies for Improving Employee Retention : Coursera
  • Environmental Project Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • ROI-Driven Digital Marketing Analytics: Simplilearn
  • Promoción de Habilidades Socioemocionales: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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