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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


  • 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
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics for Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Informed Consent, Medical Privacy, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Legal Risk, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Legal Proceedings, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Life Sciences, Personal Injury Law, Case Law, Biotechnology, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance

    4.8 stars, 161 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (161) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Gestión estratégica de Escuelas en Contextos Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Planning, Social Justice, Education and Training, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Program Evaluation, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Prioritization

    4.8 stars, 169 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Systems Thinking, Culture Transformation, Advocacy, Transportation Operations, Change Management, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Organizational Change, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Innovation, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Community Outreach, Public Policies, Experimentation

    4.7 stars, 87 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Bienestar para el Desarrollo Personal y Profesional

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Resilience, Human Development, Behavioral Health, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Health Promotion, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Chronic Diseases

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Solution Design, Sustainable Development, Design Thinking, Business Planning, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Needs Assessment, Business Development, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Market Research, Market Dynamics, Cultural Sensitivity

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

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

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals, Self, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Justice, Human Relations Movement, Child Welfare, Media and Communications, Environmental Issue, Legal Proceedings

    4.7 stars, 153 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Management of Multinational and Cross-Cultural Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Team Leadership, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Awareness, Team Management, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Training, Team Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Rapport Building, Cultural Sensitivity, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Leadership Development, Team Performance Management, Drive Engagement, Team Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications

    4.7 stars, 127 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Generative AI Fundamentals for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Google Gemini, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, AI literacy, LLM Application, Gemini, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Workflows, Deepseek, Productivity, Automation, Business Operations

    4.8 stars, 113 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (113) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Peking University

    人群与网络

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Social Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Market Dynamics, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Sociology, Market Analysis, Economics, Bidding, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 114 reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (114) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    AI in Law: Research, Risk, and Legal Drafting

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Legal Research, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Arbitration, Litigation Support, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Generative AI, Document Management, Legal Writing, Regulation and Legal Compliance, AI literacy, Client Services, Compliance Training, Regulatory Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

    4.3 stars, 103 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (103) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Customer Analytics & Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, HubSpot CRM, Brand Awareness, Surveys, Survey Creation, Marketing Analytics, Google Analytics, Customer Analysis, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Insights, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Data Management, A/B Testing, AI Product Strategy, Target Audience, Data Analysis, Digital Marketing, Performance Measurement

    4.5 stars, 130 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (130) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Digital Signal Processing 3: Analog vs Digital: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Genomics for Law: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Gestión estratégica de Escuelas en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
  • Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces: University of Amsterdam
  • Bienestar para el Desarrollo Personal y Profesional: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Animals, Self, and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Management of Multinational and Cross-Cultural Teams: University of California, Davis
  • Generative AI Fundamentals for Everyone: SkillsBooster Academy
  • 人群与网络: Peking University

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