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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

    PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Bloodborne Pathogens, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Patient Education and Support, Medication Therapy Management, Medical Prescription, Health Equity, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Community Health, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication

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

  • U

    University of Lausanne

    Dopage : Sports, Organisations et Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Medical Laboratory, Legal Proceedings, Biochemistry, Analytical Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Substance Abuse, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Arbitration, Psychosocial Assessments, Culture, Social Sciences, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Regulatory Compliance, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology

    ★ 4.7 (161) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematics Education, Interactive Design, Experimentation, Conceptual Design, Research, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

    ★ 4.9 (144) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Commands, Linux, Scripting, Unix Commands, DevOps, Test Script Development, Devops Tools, Scripting Languages, File Management, Unix, Command-Line Interface, File I/O

    ★ 4.6 (86) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI Basics and Tools for Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, Generative AI, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Creativity, Design Research, Responsible AI, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

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

  • U

    University of Michigan

    How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Relationship Management, Strategic Leadership, Action Oriented, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Branding, Goal Setting, General Networking, Business

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

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Interaction Design Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, A/B Testing, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, User Research

    ★ 4.5 (164) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Calvin - Histoire et réception d'une Réforme

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Impact, Culture, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, World History, European History, Political Sciences

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

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Planificación y estrategia de marketing digital

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Customer Engagement, Brand Management, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Analysis, Search Engine Optimization, Target Market, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing Tools, Digital Advertising, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Strategy, Digital Transformation, Online Advertising, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Content Strategy

    ★ 4.8 (264) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Trade & investment: evidence-based policies for development

    Skills you'll gain: Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economic Development, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Research, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Writing, Diplomacy, Econometrics, Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (31) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Impacting the Opioid Crisis: Prevention, Education, and Practice for Non-Prescribing Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Epidemiology, Injury Prevention, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counseling, Preventative Care, Medical Prescription, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacology, Public Policies, Rehabilitation, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health, Treatment Planning, Patient Communication, Advocacy

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

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    A Comprehensive Excel Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Financial Modeling, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Productivity Software, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Google Sheets, Financial Data, Microsoft Office

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

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

  • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients: Johns Hopkins University
  • Dopage : Sports, Organisations et Sciences: University of Lausanne
  • Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps: Coursera
  • AI Basics and Tools for Creativity: University of Michigan
  • How to Network: Leading Yourself to Lead Others: University of Michigan
  • Interaction Design Capstone Project: University of California San Diego
  • Calvin - Histoire et réception d'une Réforme: University of Geneva
  • Planificación y estrategia de marketing digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Trade & investment: evidence-based policies for development: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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