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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


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    Corporate Finance Institute

    Accounting Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Financial Statements, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounting Records, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows

    4.9 stars, 106 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (106) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

    Planning for Climate Change in African Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Decision Intelligence, Land Management, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Decision Support Systems, Governance, Vulnerability, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Hazard Analysis

    4.7 stars, 128 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Courage, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Leadership Studies, Professionalism, Engineering Management, Personal Integrity, Technical Management, Ancient History, Human Development, Liberal Arts, Culture, Business Leadership, Leadership, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Emerging Technologies, Psychology

    4.8 stars, 198 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (198) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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    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
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    The University of Sydney

    Using clinical health data for better healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Patient Communication, Health Informatics, Telehealth, Clinical Informatics, Health Care, Health Systems, Patient Education and Support, Health Information Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Data Quality, Health Policy, Clinical Data Management, Electronic Medical Record, Digital Communications, Data Management, Data Governance, Data Sharing, Analytics, Data Analysis

    4.6 stars, 118 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Effective Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Non-Verbal Communication, Learning Theory, Storytelling, Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Motivational Interviewing, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Media and Communications, Driving engagement, Writing, Scientific Methods, Rapport Building, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.3 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (22) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    CertNexus

    Solve Business Problems with AI and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Compliance Training, Regulatory Compliance, Model Training, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Applied Machine Learning, Project Implementation, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning Software, Business Solutions, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Model Evaluation, AI literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.4 stars, 128 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (128) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Vanderbilt University

    Change Management for Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Business Transformation, Generative AI, Stakeholder Engagement, AI Integrations, Knowledge Transfer, Workforce Development, Stakeholder Management, Employee Training, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership

    4.3 stars, 164 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (164) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Land Management, Social Impact, Community Development, World History, Team Collaboration

    4.9 stars, 160 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (160) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Lund University

    Transforming higher education with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Education Software and Technology, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, AI Integrations, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Accounting Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Planning for Climate Change in African Cities: United Cities and Local Governments of Africa
  • Ethical Decision-Making in the Tech Industry: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Customer Analytics & Intelligence: Coursera
  • Using clinical health data for better healthcare: The University of Sydney
  • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Solve Business Problems with AI and Machine Learning: CertNexus
  • Change Management for Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Introducción a la sustentabilidad: hacia un futuro posible: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • AI for Project Managers and Scrum Masters: Coursera

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