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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

    University of North Texas

    Management Foundations in the Hospitality Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Hospitality Services, Hospitality Management, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Hospitality, Employee Training, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, Performance Appraisal, Talent Recruitment, Leadership and Management, Staff Management, Team Motivation, Human Capital, Management Training And Development, Training Programs, Human Resources, Training and Development, Customer experience improvement, Initiative and Leadership

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

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Black Lives Matter

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Organizing, Diversity Awareness, Socioeconomics, Culture, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, International Relations, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Advocacy, Demography

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

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    El liderazgo del director de proyectos

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Leadership, Leadership Studies, Management Training And Development, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, People Development, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Communication Strategies, Project Management

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

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Definición y Medición

    Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Process Mapping, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Process Analysis, Product Flow Diagram, Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Project Scoping, Performance Measurement, Lean Six Sigma, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Metric, Problem Management, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Collection, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis

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

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Real Estate Development: Building Value in Your Community

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Community Development, Real Estate, Property and Real Estate, Feasibility Studies, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Risk Mitigation, Community Outreach, Project Finance, Due Diligence, Property Management, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Market Research

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

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Application Deployment, Application Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Data Integration, Application Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience Design, Spreadsheet Software

    ★ 4.7 (183) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Advanced Speaking and Listening Project

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Planning, Organizational Skills

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

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Manejo del estrés en los colaboradores

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Staff Management, Employee Engagement, Occupational Health, Productivity, Mental Health, Cultural Diversity

    ★ 4.8 (84) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Project Management: Control using the Earned Value and Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Project Closure, Earned Value Management, Risk Management, Cost Management, Risk Control, Cost Control, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Project Implementation, Project Accounting, Risk Analysis, Project Performance, Project Estimation, Planning, Business Management, Performance Metric, Forecasting

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals and Institutions

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Healthcare Ethics, Social Sciences, Culture, Environment, Laboratory Research, General Science and Research, Sociology, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care, Food and Beverage, Social Impact, Nutrition and Diet, Advocacy

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

  • R

    Rice University

    Defining Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Diversity Programs, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Demography, Workplace inclusivity, Organizational Development, Cultural Diversity, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Human Resource Strategy

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Evaluating Student Understanding with Socrative

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Real Time Data

    ★ 4.8 (37) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Management Foundations in the Hospitality Industry: University of North Texas
  • Black Lives Matter: Johns Hopkins University
  • El liderazgo del director de proyectos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Definición y Medición: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Real Estate Development: Building Value in Your Community: University of Michigan
  • Building No-Code Apps with AppSheet: Foundations: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Speaking and Listening Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Manejo del estrés en los colaboradores: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Project Management: Control using the Earned Value and Risk: Politecnico di Milano
  • Animals and Institutions: University of Colorado Boulder

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