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.

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Training Programs, Employee Training, Knowledge Transfer, Motivational Skills, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Human Learning, Organizational Change, Performance Measurement, Change Management, Coaching, Learning Strategies, Overcoming Obstacles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: SQL, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Software, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Problem Solving
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: English Language, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Rapport Building, Grammar
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Staff Management, People Management, Compensation Management, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Labor Law, Labor Relations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Civil Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Epidemiology, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Research Design, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Media and Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Austral
Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Planning, Teaching, Planning, Social Justice, Education and Training, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Program Evaluation, Relationship Building, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Investments, Portfolio Risk, Equities, Return On Investment, Social Impact, Business Ethics, Portfolio Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Analysis, Market Trend, Risk Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation, Petroleum Industry, Performance Analysis, Data Collection
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Communications, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Change Management, Performance Analysis, Project Performance, Performance Measurement, Business Development, Process Improvement, Quality Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Art History, Creativity, Image Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Risk Management Framework, Environmental Issue, Creative Design, Trustworthiness, Intellectual Property, Problem Solving, Analysis, Experimentation, Leadership, Collaboration
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

IMD - International Institute for Management Development
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Management Systems, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, Social Impact, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Organizational Change
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months