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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


  • 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
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  • 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

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    AI for Knowledge Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI literacy, AI powered creativity, Anthropic Claude, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, OpenAI, LLM Application, Emerging Technologies, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

    4.5 stars, 191 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Geospatial Analysis with ArcGIS

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Data Storytelling, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Heat Maps, Data Visualization Software, Network Analysis, Data Manipulation, Network Routing

    4.5 stars, 139 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (139) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Michigan State University

    Getting Your Film off the Ground

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Grant Applications, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Web Presence, Campaign Planning, Content Strategy, Drive Engagement, Content Creation, Prospecting and Qualification

    4.5 stars, 57 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Estimación de la línea base de tiempos y costos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Controls, Cost Estimation, Estimation, Project Schedules, Case Studies, Cost Management, Scheduling, Project Scoping, Timelines, Project Planning, Scope Management, Project Management, Applied Mathematics, Budget Management, Dependency Analysis

    4.9 stars, 222 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (222) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Les partenariats qui changent le monde : alliances innovantes entre entreprises et associations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Social Impact, Relationship Building, Philanthropy, Community Development, Innovation, Stakeholder Analysis, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Development, Program Evaluation

    4.6 stars, 130 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • C

    Coursera

    AI for Project Managers and Scrum Masters

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Forecasting, AI Enablement, Predictive Modeling, Agile Methodology, Workflow Management, Innovation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Automation, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation

    4.2 stars, 160 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (160) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Generative AI: Labor and the Future of Work

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI powered creativity, AI Enablement, AI literacy, Automation, Workforce Development, Workforce Management, Human Capital, Workforce Planning, People Analytics, Data Ethics, Leadership and Management, Change Management

    4.7 stars, 81 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • F

    Fudan University

    《新教伦理与资本主义精神》导读

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Qualitative Research, Liberal Arts, Socioeconomics, European History, Economics, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Economic Development, Political Sciences

    4.6 stars, 132 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • I

    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Digital Business - Understand the digital world

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Digital Assets, Business Transformation, Entrepreneurship, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, digital literacy, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Action Oriented, Market Dynamics, Network Model, Agile Methodology, Product Planning

    4.6 stars, 155 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (155) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Negociación y Resolución de Conflictos

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Relationship Management, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness

    4.7 stars, 156 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Clean and analyze social media usage data with Python: Coursera
  • Unión Europea: Historia, Instituciones y Políticas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • AI for Knowledge Workers: University of California, Davis
  • Geospatial Analysis with ArcGIS: University of California, Davis
  • Getting Your Film off the Ground: Michigan State University
  • Estimación de la línea base de tiempos y costos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Les partenariats qui changent le monde : alliances innovantes entre entreprises et associations: ESSEC Business School
  • AI for Project Managers and Scrum Masters: Coursera
  • Generative AI: Labor and the Future of Work: University of Michigan
  • 《新教伦理与资本主义精神》导读: Fudan University

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