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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Social Media Content, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Video Editing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Brand Awareness, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Learning Strategies, Education Software and Technology, AI Personalization, Lifelong Learning, AI Enablement, Human Learning, Adult Learning Principles, Prompt Engineering Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Student-Centred Learning, Generative AI, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Compassion, Patient-centered Care, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Active Listening, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Huddersfield
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Leadership, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Communication, Strategic Communication, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Culture, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Strategy, Unstructured Data, Data Access, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Business Metrics, Culture, Business Priorities, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Goal Setting, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Engineering Management, Technical Management, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, Employee Performance Management
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Proofreading, Business Communication, Writing, Grammar, Target Audience, Editing, Report Writing, Writing and Editing, Corporate Communications, Concision, Copywriting, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Literacy, Communication, Language Competency, Technical Communication, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Return On Investment, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Telecommuting, Virtual Teams, Team Building, Organizational Skills, User Accounts, Brainstorming, Data Visualization, Data Sharing, Business Strategy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Photo Editing, Marketing Design, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media, Typography, Layout Design, Presentations, Marketing, Image Quality
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Engagement, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Marketing Analytics, Content Marketing, Marketing Channel, Target Audience, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Business Marketing, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours