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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


  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Change Management for Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Business Transformation, Generative AI, Stakeholder Engagement, AI Integrations, Knowledge Transfer, Workforce Development, Stakeholder Management, Employee Training, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership

    4.3 stars, 164 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (164) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Sampling People, Networks and Records

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Collection, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistical Inference, Network Analysis, Research Design

    4.3 stars, 112 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (112) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Printing Hardware

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, 3D Modeling, Design Software, Electronic Hardware, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Design, Mechanical Design, Control Systems, Materials science, Electronic Components, Mechanical Engineering, Machine Controls, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Open Source Technology

    4.2 stars, 112 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    إدارة الفعاليات | Events Management

    Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Events and Conferences, Event Planning, Event Marketing, Advertising, Safety and Security, Cost Management, Security Management, Advertising Campaigns, Promotional Strategies, Budget Management, Expense Management, Program Evaluation, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Budgeting, Return On Investment, Communication Strategies

    4.7 stars, 122 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (122) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cuantitativo

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Education and Training, Test Tools, Survey Creation, Instructional Design, Data Analysis Software, Analysis, Education Software and Technology, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis

    4.8 stars, 149 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    實驗經濟學 (Experimental Economics: Behavioral Game Theory)

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Game Theory, Experimentation, Behavioral Economics, Negotiation, Strategic Decision-Making, Research Design, Economics, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Decision Making, Social Sciences, Analysis

    4.8 stars, 81 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (81) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cualitativo

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Health Assessment, Educational Materials, Psychological Evaluations, Education and Training, Case Studies, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software

    4.8 stars, 139 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Simple Gantt Chart using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Data Entry, Scheduling

    4.5 stars, 130 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (130) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    Google

    Google Data-Driven Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Integrity, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Storytelling, Analysis, Communication Strategies, Prompt Patterns, Statistical Methods, Analytics, Data Infrastructure, Stakeholder Communications, Visual Design, Spreadsheet Software, Verbal Communication Skills

    4.7 stars, 112 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    SEO Mastery: From Fundamentals to GenAI and GEO Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Prompt Engineering, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, Generative AI, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Blogs, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Web Content, Semantic Web, Keyword Research, Content Strategy, Growth Strategies, Artificial Intelligence, Web Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Performance Measurement

    4.7 stars, 88 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (88) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción al estudio de los bienes comunes

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Intellectual Property, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Environmental Resource Management, Land Management, Water Resources, Governance, Sociology, Economics, Policy Analysis

    4.9 stars, 130 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (130) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Emergence of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Physical Science, Biology, Taxonomy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Environment, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Chemistry

    4.2 stars, 107 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Change Management for Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Sampling People, Networks and Records: University of Michigan
  • 3D Printing Hardware: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • إدارة الفعاليات | Events Management: Alfaisal University | KLD
  • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cuantitativo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • 實驗經濟學 (Experimental Economics: Behavioral Game Theory): National Taiwan University
  • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cualitativo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Create a Simple Gantt Chart using Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Google Data-Driven Decision Making: Google
  • SEO Mastery: From Fundamentals to GenAI and GEO Strategies: IBM

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