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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


  • K

    KodeKloud

    DevOps Prerequisite Course

    Skills you'll gain: Network Administration, DevOps, Software Development Tools, Networking Hardware, Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface, Web Development, Cloud Applications, Development Environment, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Routers, Virtual Machines, Virtual Environment, Virtualization, Dependency Analysis, Software Development

    4.7 stars, 125 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (125) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Managers du changement

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Business Transformation, Leadership and Management, Behavior Management, Organizational Development, Culture Transformation, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Business Priorities, Behavioral Management, Collaboration, Strategic Leadership, Cooperation, Prioritization, Resource Allocation, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement

    4.8 stars, 189 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (189) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Digital Signal Processing 3: Analog vs Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Electrical Engineering, Communication Systems, Electronics, Telecommunications, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics

    4.8 stars, 96 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Liderazgo con impacto

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Honesty, Personal Integrity, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Social Impact, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Sustainable Business, Culture Transformation, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Human Resource Strategy

    4.9 stars, 245 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (245) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Learning Transfer and Life Long Learning (3L)

    Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Training Programs, Employee Training, Knowledge Transfer, On-The-Job Training, Learning Theory, Motivational Skills, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Human Learning, Organizational Change, Performance Measurement, Change Management, Learning Strategies, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.5 stars, 232 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (232) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • É

    École normale supérieure

    Cartographie thématique

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Statistical Visualization, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Graphic and Visual Design, Geographic Information Systems, Graphical Tools, Data Presentation, Color Theory, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Descriptive Statistics

    4.6 stars, 85 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (85) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • V

    Voxy

    English Language Skills A1-A2 CEFR: Beginner

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, English Language, Language Competency, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Active Listening, Communication, Education Software and Technology, Grammar, Public Speaking, Relationship Building

    4.3 stars, 98 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (98) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    当代应用心理学

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Consumer Behaviour, Organizational Leadership, Psychological Evaluations, Leadership Studies, Leadership and Management, Psychology, Marketing Psychology, Mental Health, Professional Development, Mental and Behavioral Health, Marketing, Leadership, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Workforce Development, Personal Attributes, Human Development, Social Sciences, Decision Making

    4.6 stars, 98 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (98) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Fundamentos del uso de IA generativa

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, LLM Application, AI literacy, AI powered creativity, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.7 stars, 89 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (89) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Decision-Making for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Decisiveness, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Curiosity, Strategic Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Independent Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis, Innovation, Social Impact, Risk Management, Analysis, Data Collection

    4.7 stars, 152 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Learning Management Systems, Disabilities, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Document Management, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Microsoft Office, Image Analysis

    4.5 stars, 92 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (92) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Data Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), AI Security, Responsible AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Technology, Data Security, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Business Ethics, Data Governance, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Cybersecurity, Risk Analysis, Governance

    4.5 stars, 128 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (128) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social work courses

  • DevOps Prerequisite Course: KodeKloud
  • Managers du changement: ESSEC Business School
  • Digital Signal Processing 3: Analog vs Digital: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Liderazgo con impacto: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Introduction to Learning Transfer and Life Long Learning (3L): University of California, Irvine
  • Cartographie thématique: École normale supérieure
  • English Language Skills A1-A2 CEFR: Beginner: Voxy
  • 当代应用心理学: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Fundamentos del uso de IA generativa: Universidad de los Andes
  • Decision-Making for Everyone: Arizona State University

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