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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 California, Davis

    Healthcare Data Models

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Validation, Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Health Systems, Data Warehousing, Star Schema, Data Analysis, Analytics, Interoperability, Relational Databases

    4.5 stars, 58 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (58) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Analítica de Procesos: Optimización desde los Datos

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Process, Process Optimization, Business Process Modeling, Process Improvement, Process Modeling, Performance Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Simulation and Simulation Software, Waste Minimization, Automation

    4.7 stars, 103 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Geneva

    In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Health Equity, Emergency Response, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Media and Communications, Neurology, Anthropology, Maternal Health, Diagnostic Tests, Research

    4.7 stars, 115 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Anthropic

    AI Fluency: Framework & Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Delegation Skills, Generative AI, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Anthropic Claude, Context Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Due Diligence, Communication

    4.8 stars, 119 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Gamification Learning with Genially

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy

    4.6 stars, 85 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (85) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    Interactive Brokers

    ESG Investing: Setting Standards & Conducting Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Business, Investment Management, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Reporting, Business Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Issue, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Investments, Social Impact, Water Sustainability, Portfolio Risk, Corporate Strategy, Portfolio Management, Financial Market

    4.5 stars, 72 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    The Complete Graphic Design Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Packaging and Labeling, Adobe Illustrator, Brand Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design, Presentations, Content Creation, Target Audience, Web Presence, Storytelling, Branding, Color Theory, Social Media Content, Color Matching, Typography, Graphic Design, Animations, Design Software, Graphical Tools

    4.6 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (39) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Beginning Custom Projects with Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Linux, Restful API, Web Applications, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Robotics, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Application Security, Electronics, Product Automation, System Configuration, Python Programming, Electronic Components, Software Installation

    4.8 stars, 56 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (56) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Professional Selling: Step 1 - Think Like a High-Performer

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales, Sales Development, General Sales Practices, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Marketing Psychology, Decision Making, Purchasing, Customer Insights

    4.8 stars, 64 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Copilot for Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Power BI, Interactive Data Visualization, AI Integrations, Data Analysis

    4.5 stars, 73 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (73) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Digital Technology and Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Responsible AI, Digital Communications, Machine Learning, AI Personalization, digital literacy, Data Ethics, Digital Analysis, Blockchain, Process Development, Emerging Technologies, AI literacy, FinTech, Social Impact, Technology Strategies, Data Storage, Artificial Intelligence, Media and Communications, Generative AI

    4.6 stars, 41 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (41) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI for Legal Services Primer

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Legal Technology, Generative AI, AI literacy, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Patterns, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Legal Risk, Data Ethics, AI Security, Legal Writing, Legal Support, AI Workflows, Legal Research, Billing

    4.8 stars, 70 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (70) · Beginner · 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

  • Healthcare Data Models: University of California, Davis
  • Analítica de Procesos: Optimización desde los Datos: Universidad de los Andes
  • In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown: University of Geneva
  • AI Fluency: Framework & Foundations: Anthropic
  • Gamification Learning with Genially: Coursera
  • ESG Investing: Setting Standards & Conducting Analysis: Interactive Brokers
  • The Complete Graphic Design Masterclass: Skillshare
  • Beginning Custom Projects with Raspberry Pi: Johns Hopkins University
  • Professional Selling: Step 1 - Think Like a High-Performer: Kennesaw State University
  • Copilot for Power BI: Microsoft

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