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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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    Universidad de Palermo

    Liderazgo y comunicación

    Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, People Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Coaching, Cognitive flexibility, Goal Setting

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    Ɖcole Polytechnique FĆ©dĆ©rale de Lausanne

    African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Management, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Transportation Operations, Finance

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    Peking University

    Management Communication ē®”ē†ę²Ÿé€š

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, Communication, Team Building, Strategic Communication, Negotiation, Interpersonal Communications, Organizational Effectiveness, Corporate Communications, Public Speaking, Active Listening, Intercultural Competence, Business Management, Cultural Sensitivity

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    Peking University

    č®”ē®—ęœŗč¾…åŠ©ēæ»čÆ‘åŽŸē†äøŽå®žč·µ Principles and Practice of Computer-Aided Translation

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Assurance, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Natural Language Processing, Document Management, Information Technology, Technical Services, Technical Management, Vocabulary, Data Import/Export, Database Management

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    Coursera

    Prompt Engineering Generative AI for Marketing & Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, A/B Testing, Copywriting, Advertising, Marketing, ChatGPT, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Social Media Content

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    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Shaping Urban Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Research

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Diseño de instrucción por enfoque de Grandes Ideas

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, digital literacy, Interactive Design, Collaborative Software, User Centered Design, Requirements Analysis, Quality Assurance, Innovation, Virtual Environment

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    Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Understanding and Managing the Stresses of Police Work

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Active Listening, Stress Management, Empowerment, De-escalation Techniques, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Biology, Social Skills, Resilience, Physiology, Communication Strategies

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    Simplilearn

    Social Media Marketing and Brand Advocacy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Campaign Management, Marketing, Instagram, Content Creation, Performance Analysis, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Customer Relationship Management, UI/UX Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Unión Europea: Historia, Instituciones y Políticas

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, International Relations, European History, Political Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics, Economic Development, Diplomacy, Governance, Sustainable Development

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    University of California, Irvine

    Writing Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Research, Grammar, Editing, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Unleash Your Project Management Potential

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Project Management, LLM Application, AI Enablement, Project Management Life Cycle, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Case Studies, Team Oriented, Project Documentation

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Liderazgo y comunicación:Ā Universidad de Palermo
  • African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning: École Polytechnique FĆ©dĆ©rale de Lausanne
  • Management Communication ē®”ē†ę²Ÿé€š:Ā Peking University
  • č®”ē®—ęœŗč¾…åŠ©ēæ»čÆ‘åŽŸē†äøŽå®žč·µ Principles and Practice of Computer-Aided Translation:Ā Peking University
  • Prompt Engineering Generative AI for Marketing & Advertising:Ā Coursera
  • Shaping Urban Futures:Ā Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • DiseƱo de instrucción por enfoque de Grandes Ideas:Ā Universidad de los Andes
  • Understanding and Managing the Stresses of Police Work:Ā University of Toronto
  • Social Media Marketing and Brand Advocacy:Ā Simplilearn
  • Unión Europea: Historia, Instituciones y PolĆ­ticas:Ā Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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