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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Enhance Organizational Communications with Slack

    Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Internal Communications, Team Building, Corporate Communications, Business Communication, Team Management, Communication Strategies, Resource Management

    ★ 4.5 (83) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Technical Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Technical Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Technical Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Oral Expression, Team Collaboration, Empathy, Presentations, Social Skills, Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Stakeholder Analysis, Public Speaking

    ★ 4.5 (100) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Games, Sensors and Media

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, Geographic Information Systems, Game Design, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Geospatial Information and Technology, Animations, Interaction Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, Knowledge of Apple Hardware

    ★ 4.5 (55) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching: Teaching Online

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Blended Learning, Interactive Learning, Course Development, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Education Software and Technology, Discussion Facilitation, Higher Education, Collaborative Software, Driving engagement

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Leadership Development, Time Management, Decision Making, Engineering Management, Cognitive flexibility, Leadership, Habit Formation

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

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Historia de las reglas del fútbol en Inglaterra y en Argentina

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Socioeconomics, World History, Governance, Ancient History, Labor Law, European History, Public History

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

  • S

    SkillUp

    Get Started with Messaging & Collaboration Apps: Teams/Zoom

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Slack (Software), Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Virtual Teams, Meeting Facilitation, Setting Appointments, Internal Communications, Communication

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

  • S

    Salesforce

    Conversational Selling Playbook for SDRs

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Prospecting and Qualification, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Sales Prospecting, Cold Calling, Emotional Intelligence, Consultative Selling, Phone Sales, Selling Techniques, Sales, Sales Strategy, Closing (Sales), Rapport Building, Empathy, Cross-Channel Marketing, Active Listening, Persona Development

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

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Sustainable Neighborhoods

    Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Environment, Case Studies, Community Development, Public Works, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Architecture, Natural Resource Management, Land Management, Social Studies, Economic Development, Political Sciences

    ★ 4.7 (91) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Explainable AI (XAI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Decision Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Statistical Modeling, Python Programming, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Embeddings, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Scientific Visualization, Deep Learning

    ★ 4.6 (85) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Get Started with Facebook Ads Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Online Advertising, Account Management, Social Media Management, Digital Advertising, User Accounts, Social Media, Web Presence, Social Media Marketing

    ★ 4.5 (91) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Social Justice, Geographic Information Systems, Sustainable Business, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Policy, Culture Transformation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Environment, GIS Software, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Datamaps, Health Disparities, Leadership, Collaboration, Financial Analysis, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.7 (59) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Enhance Organizational Communications with Slack: Coursera
  • Technical Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Games, Sensors and Media: University of California, Irvine
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Teaching Online: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Historia de las reglas del fútbol en Inglaterra y en Argentina: Universidad Austral
  • Get Started with Messaging & Collaboration Apps: Teams/Zoom: SkillUp
  • Conversational Selling Playbook for SDRs: Salesforce
  • Sustainable Neighborhoods: Johns Hopkins University
  • Explainable AI (XAI): Duke University

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