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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Firearm Purchaser Licensing Teach-Out: The Background Check Policy Not Enough People Are Talking About

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Safety and National Security, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    3.6 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.6 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    Salesforce

    Foundations for Interviewing with Confidence

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Technical Sales, Communication, Telecommuting, Storytelling, Sales Development, Sales, Portfolio Management, Branding, Personal Attributes, LinkedIn, Professionalism, Empathy

    4.4 stars, 91 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Project Management: Life cycle and project planning

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Scoping, Scope Management, Project Schedules, Work Breakdown Structure, Workflow Management, Timelines, Organizational Skills, Scheduling, Organizational Structure, Resource Management, Matrix Management, Resource Allocation

    4.8 stars, 123 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Diseñando una estrategia de negocios en América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Economic Development, Social Sciences, New Business Development, Economics, Business Economics, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Socioeconomics, Business, Innovation, International Relations, Market Analysis, Investments, Finance, Governance

    4.7 stars, 143 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Communicating Your Best Self

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Non-Verbal Communication, Virtual Teams, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Oral Expression, Writing, Self-Awareness

    4.5 stars, 108 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Oracle Database Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, PL/SQL, Database Administration, SQL, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Stored Procedure, Database Management, Network Architecture, Software Development Tools, Change Control

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Foundations of Trauma Informed Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Working With Children, Trauma Care, Childhood Education and Development, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, K-12 pedagogy, Disabilities, Advocacy, Social Justice, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Student Support and Services, Self-Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.8 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (19) · 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
  • A

    Aptly

    Getting Started with TikTok

    Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Target Audience, Business Marketing, Customer Engagement, Culture, User Accounts, Demography

    4.8 stars, 73 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Goodwill Industries International

    The Digital Divide

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Computer Literacy, Digital Communications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Community Development, Community Outreach, End User Training and Support, Advocacy, Telecommunications

    4.6 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Digital Signal Processing 3: Analog vs Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Signal Processing, Electrical Engineering, Communication Systems, Electronics, Telecommunications, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics

    4.8 stars, 96 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (96) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Introduction to ADHD: What It Is and How It’s Treated

    Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Neurology, Patient Treatment, Behavioral Management, Diagnostic Tests, Psychological Evaluations, Working With Children

    4.5 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Firearm Purchaser Licensing Teach-Out: The Background Check Policy Not Enough People Are Talking About: Johns Hopkins University
  • Foundations for Interviewing with Confidence: Salesforce
  • Project Management: Life cycle and project planning: Politecnico di Milano
  • Diseñando una estrategia de negocios en América Latina: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Communicating Your Best Self: Arizona State University
  • Oracle Database Platform: LearnQuest
  • Foundations of Trauma Informed Pedagogy: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Time Management Skills: LearnKartS
  • Getting Started with TikTok: Aptly
  • The Digital Divide: Goodwill Industries International

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