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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 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 stars, 164 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MathWorks

    Object Tracking and Motion Detection with Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Matlab, Transfer Learning, Traffic Flow Optimization

    4.7 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Improving Math Engagement with Prodigy

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education

    4.7 stars, 88 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (88) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Writing and Editing, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Literacy, Student Engagement, Storytelling, Empowerment, Mentorship, Case Studies, Content Creation, Persuasive Communication, Creativity, Qualitative Research, Critical Thinking

    4.6 stars, 61 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Villes africaines I: Introduction à la planification urbaine

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Land Development, Environmental Issue, Land Management, Climate Change Programs, Economic Development, Community Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Public Administration, Spatial Analysis, Economics, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Demography

    4.7 stars, 45 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Case Studies, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Social Sciences, Culture, Psychology, Analytical Skills

    4.7 stars, 86 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Rocket Science 101

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Environmental Monitoring, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Environment, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Climate Change Programs, Cost Reduction, Engineering Calculations, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, World History, Chemical Engineering, International Relations, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies

    4.9 stars, 64 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (64) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Nursing Homes, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Personal protective equipment, Public Health, Community Health, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Sanitation, Geriatrics, Mental Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Mental Health Services, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Education and Support, Policy Development, Media and Communications

    4.8 stars, 154 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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 stars, 55 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Linux: I/O Redirection for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Unix Shell, Scripting, File I/O

    4.8 stars, 78 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (78) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Acción Comunitaria. Enfoques para la transformación social

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Community Development, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Media and Communications, Public Policies, Social Work, Health Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Social and Human Services, Discussion Facilitation, Social Sciences, Community Health, Advocacy, Public Health, Policy Development, Persuasive Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6 stars, 77 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Project Management - Initiation and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Feasibility Studies, Project Management Life Cycle, Contract Management, Project Management, Change Management, Claims Processing, Project Planning, Organizational Structure, Legal Risk, Bidding

    4.7 stars, 42 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (42) · Intermediate · 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

  • Interaction Design Capstone Project: University of California San Diego
  • Object Tracking and Motion Detection with Computer Vision: MathWorks
  • Improving Math Engagement with Prodigy: Coursera
  • Teaching Writing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Villes africaines I: Introduction à la planification urbaine: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology: American Psychological Association
  • Rocket Science 101: University of Michigan
  • Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
  • Real Estate Development: Building Value in Your Community: University of Michigan
  • Linux: I/O Redirection for DevOps: Coursera

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