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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

    Getting Started with Microsoft OneDrive

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Version Control, Document Management, Data Sharing, Collaborative Software, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Data Loss Prevention

    4.6 stars, 94 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (94) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Art History, Diversity Awareness, World History, Community Organizing, Music History, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Public History, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Advocacy, Music

    4.9 stars, 95 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Development, Interactive Learning, Liberal Arts, Sustainability Standards, Student Engagement, Environmental Policy, Community Outreach, Community Development, Advocacy, Creativity, Education and Training, International Relations

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Washington

    الخطابة الإقناعية: تحفيز الجماهير بالحجج المُقنِعة واللغة المؤثِّرة

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Deductive Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Advocacy, Motivational Skills, Verbal Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies

    4.6 stars, 90 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    New York University

    Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, World History, Intercultural Competence, Liberal Arts, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Media and Communications, Electronic Media

    4.8 stars, 83 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (83) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    A Comprehensive Excel Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Financial Modeling, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Productivity Software, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Sheets, Financial Data, Finance, Microsoft Office, Loans

    4.7 stars, 71 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (71) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Michigan

    Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Sanitation, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Resources, Public Health, Environmental Science, Health And Safety Standards, Occupational Hygiene, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Radiation Protection, Water Quality, Epidemiology

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Critical Issues in Urban Education

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Teaching, Public History, Common Core Standards, Instructional Strategies, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Research, Governance

    4.7 stars, 75 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (75) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Desarrollo de tu marca personal

    Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Marketing, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Social Media, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Persona Development, Marketing Design, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Content Creation, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis

    4.8 stars, 106 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Negotiation Skills and Effective Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Financial Forecasting and Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Financial Analysis, Sustainability Reporting, Risk Management, Budgeting, Income Statement, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Corporate Sustainability, Financial Forecasting, Engineering Management, Operating Budget, Business Reporting, Cash Flows

    4.8 stars, 84 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (84) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Introduction to Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Market Research, Data Collection, Research Design, Proposal Writing, Research Reports, Research Methodologies, Business Research, Marketing Management, Marketing, Surveys, Report Writing, Research, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Focus Group, Business Ethics

    4.5 stars, 87 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Getting Started with Microsoft OneDrive: Coursera
  • Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures: University of Alberta
  • Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28: The University of Edinburgh
  • الخطابة الإقناعية: تحفيز الجماهير بالحجج المُقنِعة واللغة المؤثِّرة: University of Washington
  • Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies: New York University
  • A Comprehensive Excel Masterclass: Illinois Tech
  • Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Critical Issues in Urban Education: The University of Chicago
  • Desarrollo de tu marca personal: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Negotiation Skills and Effective Communication: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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