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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, Santa Cruz

    The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Public History, Social Justice, European History, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Discussion Facilitation, Storytelling, Political Sciences, Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    192 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Big Interview

    The Art of the Job Interview

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Applicant Tracking Systems, Professional Networking, Recruitment, Verbal Communication Skills, Job Analysis, Communication, Professional Development, Negotiation, Rapport Building, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Professionalism, Personal Attributes, Goal Setting, Writing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    91 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Igualdad de género y derechos humanos

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Culture, Advocacy, Public Policies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    148 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Sustainable Community Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Systems, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Business Transformation, Planning, Project Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Strategic Thinking, Relationship Building, Business Leadership, Team Building, Community Outreach, Diversity and Inclusion, Project Management, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    261 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Python Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Code Reusability, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Data Processing, Computational Logic, Python Programming, Software Development, Data Analysis, Scripting Languages

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cuantitativo

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Survey Creation, Educational Materials, Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Design, Pedagogy, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Qualitative Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    148 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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, Diagnostic Tests, Image Analysis, Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Prenatal Care, Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    115 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Liderazgo y comunicación

    Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Team Performance Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Influencing, Strategic Leadership, Employee Coaching, Interpersonal Communications, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Trustworthiness, People Development, Non-Verbal Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    493 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Media Relations, Social Media, Target Audience, Journalism, Writing, Strategic Decision-Making, Driving engagement, Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Branding

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    113 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I)

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Design, Social Sciences, Data Collection, Experimentation, Survey Creation, Sample Size Determination, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Digital Media for Health Outcomes, English

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Program Evaluation, Digital Analysis, Surveys, Digital Communications, Persuasive Communication, Behavioral Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    The Importance and Power of Music in our Society

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Culture, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Aesthetics, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    72 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Holocaust: The Destruction of European Jewry: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • The Art of the Job Interview: Big Interview
  • Igualdad de género y derechos humanos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Leading Sustainable Community Transformation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Python Programming Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cuantitativo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Blood Film Morphology - A Practical Guide: University of Western Australia
  • Liderazgo y comunicación: Universidad de Palermo
  • The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I): Peking University

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