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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

    Universidad de los Andes

    Herramientas de la Economía Circular

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Proposal Development, Process Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Process Mapping, Sustainable Systems, Resource Utilization, Corporate Sustainability, Resource Consumption Accounting, Proposal Writing, Pollution Prevention, Project Design, Waste Minimization, Operational Efficiency, Feasibility Studies, Environmental Issue, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Partnership

    4.8 stars, 139 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    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, 117 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Sampling People, Networks and Records

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Collection, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistical Inference, Network Analysis, Research Design

    4.3 stars, 112 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (112) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Systems, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Administration, Patient Treatment, Clinical Practices, Telehealth

    4.7 stars, 139 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Planning & Control with Oracle Primavera PPM Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Project Controls, Project Planning, Coordinating, Project Performance, Enterprise Application Management, Project Management Software, Project Portfolio Management, Budget Management, Performance Reporting, Expense Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Organizational Skills, Report Writing, Administration, System Configuration, Dependency Analysis, Data Visualization, User Accounts, Data Import/Export

    4.8 stars, 125 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (125) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Interacción social y cultura organizacional

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Organizational Structure, Qualitative Research, Organizational Effectiveness, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Culture, Psychosocial Assessments, Research Methodologies, Leadership, Sustainable Development, Analysis

    4.8 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health Care, Legal Strategy, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Research, Case Studies, Economics, Market Dynamics

    4.8 stars, 150 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
  • 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
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    The Olympic Games and the Media

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Social Media Management, Culture, Media Relations, Media Strategy, Video Production, Social Media, Brand Management, Advertising, Event Marketing, Social Media Content, Media Production, Media Planning, Production Schedule, Digital Media Strategy, 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

    Foundations of Health Equity Research

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Health Education, Epidemiology, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Research Design, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Driving engagement, Media and Communications, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.8 stars, 171 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Fundamentals of Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Project Scoping, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Communications, Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Management, Change Management, Performance Analysis, Project Performance, Performance Measurement, Business Development, Performance Metric, Quality Management

    4.6 stars, 92 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Herramientas de la Economía Circular: Universidad de los Andes
  • Getting Started with Microsoft Copilot: Microsoft
  • Sampling People, Networks and Records: University of Michigan
  • Health Care Delivery in Healthcare Organizations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Planning & Control with Oracle Primavera PPM Professional: Packt
  • Interacción social y cultura organizacional: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry: University of Pennsylvania
  • Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2: Johns Hopkins University
  • Stakeholder Management: STARWEAVER
  • The Olympic Games and the Media: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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