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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Epidemiology, Public Health, Crisis Intervention, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Postpartum Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Infectious Diseases, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Surveys, Community Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Health Disparities, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Sanitation, Emergency Response, Infant Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nutrition Education

    4.7 stars, 144 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    ¿Cómo funcionan las marcas?

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Brand Marketing, Brand Loyalty, Consumer Behaviour, Internal Communications, Marketing and Public Relations, Performance Measurement, Target Audience

    4.9 stars, 171 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Stakeholder Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Organizational Change, Conflict Management, Business Relationship Management, Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Change Management, Expectation Management, Communication Planning, Needs Assessment

    4.6 stars, 140 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google

    Desain UX Google

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Adobe XD, Mockups, Storyboarding, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Usability, Graphic and Visual Design, Figma (Design Software), User Experience, Design Elements And Principles, Persona (User Experience), Interaction Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI/UX Research, Design Reviews, Responsive Web Design, Presentations, User Story

    4.9 stars, 508 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (508) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Cómo hacer publicidad en instagram

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Meta Ads Manager, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Management, Social Media, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Online Advertising, Social Media Content, Digital Advertising, E-Commerce, Account Management

    4.4 stars, 48 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (48) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Oracle Database Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, PL/SQL, Database Administration, SQL, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Stored Procedure, Database Management, Network Architecture, Software Development Tools, Change Control

    4.6 stars, 124 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    AI Foundations: Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Model Evaluation

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    The Olympic Games and the Media

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Social Media Management, Culture, Media Strategy, Video Production, Social Media, Brand Management, Advertising, Event Marketing, Social Media Content, Media Production, Branding, Production Schedule, Social Media Strategy, Storytelling, Commercialization, Intellectual Property

    4.7 stars, 168 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Visualization in R with ggplot2

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Heat Maps, R Programming, Graphing, Data Wrangling, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design

    4.9 stars, 133 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    AI for Business: Generation & Prediction

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Forecasting, Business Ethics, Digital Transformation, Content Creation

    4.5 stars, 132 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Project Management: Life cycle and project planning

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Scoping, Scope Management, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Workflow Management, Timelines, Organizational Skills, Scheduling, Organizational Structure, Resource Management, Matrix Management, Resource Allocation

    4.8 stars, 123 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Inteligencia Artificial centrada en el ser humano

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Responsible AI, Automation, Human Machine Interfaces, Agentic systems, Liberal Arts, Machine Learning, Human Computer Interaction, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6 stars, 122 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2: Johns Hopkins University
  • ¿Cómo funcionan las marcas?: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Stakeholder Management: STARWEAVER
  • Desain UX Google: Google
  • Cómo hacer publicidad en instagram: Coursera
  • Oracle Database Platform: LearnQuest
  • AI Foundations: Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT: Arizona State University
  • The Olympic Games and the Media: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Data Visualization in R with ggplot2: Johns Hopkins University
  • AI for Business: Generation & Prediction: Coursera

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