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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Learning Theory, User Experience Design, Design, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Human Centered Design, Diversity Awareness, Digital pedagogy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Personal Development, Collaboration

    4.7 stars, 90 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
  • D

    Duke University

    Civic Engagement in American Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Advocacy, Public Policies, Governance, Public Administration

    4.8 stars, 116 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Critical thinking: reasoned decision making

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Independent Thinking, Business Ethics, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cognitive flexibility, Analysis, Self-Awareness, Open Mindset

    4.7 stars, 123 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (123) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Fundamentals of Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Project Scoping, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Communications, Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Management, Change Management, Performance Analysis, Project Performance, Performance Measurement, Business Development, Performance Metric, Quality Management

    4.6 stars, 92 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (92) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    ESADE Business and Law School

    Empresa familiar: gestión, dirección y sucesión

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, Organizational Structure, Business Modeling, Governance, Business Management, Business Leadership, Systems Thinking, Organizational Development, Business Risk Management, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Business, Storytelling, Risk Management Framework, Communication, Innovation, Business Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Economics, Market Opportunities

    4.7 stars, 176 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Public Relations, Branding

    4.7 stars, 115 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    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
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  • 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
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Artificial Intelligence Data Fairness and Bias

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Collection, Game Theory, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Decision Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Social Justice, Predictive Modeling, Mitigation

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

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

    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
  • R

    Rice University

    Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics - The Big Picture

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Supply And Demand, Economic Development, Financial Policy, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Labor Relations, Market Dynamics, International Finance, Fiscal Management, General Finance, Investments, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Financial Systems, Cost Benefit Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

    4.8 stars, 74 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Learning Experience Design: Orientation to the Profession: University of Michigan
  • AI in Law: Research, Risk, and Legal Drafting: Coursera
  • Civic Engagement in American Democracy: Duke University
  • Critical thinking: reasoned decision making: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Fundamentals of Business Analysis: STARWEAVER
  • Empresa familiar: gestión, dirección y sucesión: ESADE Business and Law School
  • The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Generative AI Fundamentals for Everyone: SkillsBooster Academy
  • 人群与网络: Peking University
  • Artificial Intelligence Data Fairness and Bias: LearnQuest

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