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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


  • Y

    Yale University

    The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Culture, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Systems Thinking, Biology, Intercultural Competence, Storytelling, Advocacy

    4.7 stars, 139 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (139) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Environmental Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Financial Policy, Cost Benefit Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Economics, Oil and Gas, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Public Policies, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arm

    Introduction to Microprocessors

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, System Programming, Data Storage, Memory Management, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Data Storage Technologies, Program Development, C# (Programming Language)

    4.7 stars, 82 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Evaluating Student Understanding with Socrative

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

    4.8 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Quality Improvement in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Healthcare Project Management, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Community Health, Health Policy, Leadership, Risk Analysis, Driving engagement, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.9 stars, 96 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (96) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S.

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Community Development, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Discussion Facilitation, Journalism, Diversity Awareness, Public History, Public Policies, Policy Analysis

    4.4 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Mockup in Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Figma (Design Software), User Interface (UI), Design

    4.4 stars, 82 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (82) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Salesforce

    Practical Guide to Navigating Professional Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Tactfulness, Cultural Responsiveness, Sales Development, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Professional Development, Active Listening, Concision, Rapport Building, Social Skills, Professionalism, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Proactivity

    4.7 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Writing Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Research, Research Reports, Editing, Style Guides, Organizational Structure, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5 stars, 78 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Essentials of Palliative Care

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Cultural Responsiveness, Direct Patient Care, Intercultural Competence, Communication, Empathy, Stress Management, Family Support, Needs Assessment

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Governance, Education and Training, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, World History, Pedagogy, Social Justice, Policy Development, Public Policies

    4.6 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    THINK GLOBAL: TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE (IDP-ICE)

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Teaching, Training Programs, Curriculum Planning, Cultural Diversity, Instructional Strategies, Research, Research Methodologies, International Relations, Student-Centred Learning, Surveys, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Pedagogy, Sustainable Development

    4.7 stars, 183 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community: Yale University
  • Environmental Economics: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Microprocessors: Arm
  • Evaluating Student Understanding with Socrative: Coursera
  • Introduction to Quality Improvement in Healthcare: Imperial College London
  • Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S.: University of Michigan
  • Create a Mockup in Figma: Coursera
  • Practical Guide to Navigating Professional Relationships: Salesforce
  • Writing Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
  • Essentials of Palliative Care: Stanford Online

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