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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

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Global Politics

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, World History, Governance, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Public Safety and National Security, Economics, Security Strategy, Conflict Management

    4.4 stars, 63 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (63) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Sapienza University of Rome

    Egypt before and after pharaohs.

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Liberal Arts

    4.5 stars, 167 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Getting Started with Microsoft Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Microsoft Outlook, Taking Meeting Minutes, AI Integrations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Business Writing, Writing, Presentations, Data Analysis, Generative AI, Business Communication, Target Audience, Verification And Validation

    4.6 stars, 116 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Health Education, Behavioral Economics, Behavioral Health, Public Health, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Risk Analysis

    4.8 stars, 109 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Goodwill Industries International

    Client Intake, Assessments, Skill Analysis and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Recruitment, Client Services, Needs Assessment, Prospecting and Qualification, Gap Analysis, Goal Setting, Coaching, Recruitment Strategies, Community Outreach, Case Management, Critical Thinking, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.6 stars, 86 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Time Management Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Time Management, Business Priorities, Goal-Oriented, Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Delegation Skills, Plan Execution, Professionalism, Mental Concentration, Team Oriented

    4.7 stars, 120 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Climate Adaptation in Africa

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Programs, Water Resources, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Vulnerability, Governance

    4.8 stars, 127 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Water Resources, Risk Management, Real Estate, Legal Risk, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Balance Sheet, Food and Beverage, Supply Chain, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investments, Property and Real Estate, Environmental Issue, Mitigation, Risk Control, Sustainable Systems, Asset Management, Financial Analysis, Sustainability Standards

    4.8 stars, 88 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (88) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    The Importance and Power of Music in our Society

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Culture, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Aesthetics, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Unión Europea: Historia, Instituciones y Políticas

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Court Systems, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, European History, Political Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Security Strategy, Economic Development, Diplomacy, Social Studies, Governance, Socioeconomics

    4.6 stars, 140 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Creative Thinking, Ideation, Creativity, Organizational Change, Culture, Strategic Thinking, Overcoming Obstacles, Resource Allocation, Sociology, Market Dynamics

    4.3 stars, 72 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (72) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Clean and analyze social media usage data with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Matplotlib, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Python Programming, Social Media, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Seaborn, Content Performance Analysis, Jupyter

    4 stars, 41 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4 (41) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Global Politics: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Egypt before and after pharaohs.: Sapienza University of Rome
  • Getting Started with Microsoft Copilot: Microsoft
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change: Imperial College London
  • Client Intake, Assessments, Skill Analysis and Planning: Goodwill Industries International
  • Time Management Skills: LearnKartS
  • Climate Adaptation in Africa: University of Cape Town
  • Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Importance and Power of Music in our Society: Universiteit Leiden
  • Unión Europea: Historia, Instituciones y Políticas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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