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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 Michigan

    Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Teaching, Systems Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Adaptability, Adult Education, Instructional Design, Digital pedagogy, Constructive Feedback, Higher Education, Goal Setting

    4.8 stars, 62 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (62) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Adobe Photoshop for Beginners: Generative AI Images

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Image Quality, Data Import/Export, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphics Software, Graphic Design

    4.8 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Digital Transformation in Hospitality

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience improvement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Service Design, Design Thinking, Change Management, Social Media Analytics, Vendor Management, Organizational Change, Service Improvement, Hospitality Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Operational Efficiency, Search Engine Optimization, Leadership, Content Management, Customer Engagement

    4.2 stars, 46 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (46) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    OWASP Top 10 - 2021

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Continuous Monitoring, Secure Coding, System Monitoring, Patch Management, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System Configuration, Incident Response

    4.5 stars, 126 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (126) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Workplace Conduct and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Review, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Diversity and Inclusion, Constructive Feedback, Workplace inclusivity, Interviewing Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Optimism, Business Ethics, Labor Compliance, People Management, Compliance Training, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, AI literacy, Conflict Management, Human Resources, Healthcare Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Culture

    4.7 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Change Control, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Healthcare Project Management, Safety Assurance, Quality Improvement, Safety Standards, Problem Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Accident Prevention, System Implementation, Leadership

    4.6 stars, 101 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (101) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Skills for Working as an AWS Cloud Consultant

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, Consultative Approaches, Rapport Building, Business Consulting, Relationship Management, Consulting, Social Skills, Leadership, Trustworthiness, Amazon Web Services, Adaptability, Technical Consulting, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Branding, Project Management, Brand Management

    4.7 stars, 66 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • U

    Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

    Conciencia Lingüística

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Language Competency, Spanish Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Multilingualism, Learning Theory

    4.8 stars, 96 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (96) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo de Videojuegos 3D en Unity: Una Introducción

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Animations, Video Game Development, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Agile Methodology, Interaction Design, Software Documentation, Agile Software Development, Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Development Methodologies, Agile Product Development, Prototyping, Computer Graphics

    4.2 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Systems Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Systems Development, Process Modeling, Software Design Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Business Analysis, Functional Requirement, Software Design, Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Analysis Tools, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Software Development, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.6 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Contexto de Negocios en LATAM: Factores Políticos, Sociales y Económicos

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Financial Market, World History, Business Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, International Finance, Financial Systems, Economics, Socioeconomics, Business Modeling, Business, Political Sciences, Capital Markets, Market Data, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Investments

    4.7 stars, 176 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Extraordinary Human Capital Management

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Organizational Change, Change Management, Talent Management, Human Relations Movement, Employee Relations, Human Resource Management, Labor Relations, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, HR Tech, Staff Management, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, People Analytics, Leadership, Communication

    4.7 stars, 77 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (77) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change: University of Michigan
  • Adobe Photoshop for Beginners: Generative AI Images: Coursera
  • Digital Transformation in Hospitality: STARWEAVER
  • OWASP Top 10 - 2021: Infosec
  • Workplace Conduct and Culture: SkillUp
  • Taking Safety and Quality Improvement Work to the Next Level (Patient Safety VII): Johns Hopkins University
  • Skills for Working as an AWS Cloud Consultant: Amazon Web Services
  • Conciencia Lingüística: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
  • Desarrollo de Videojuegos 3D en Unity: Una Introducción: Universidad de los Andes
  • Introduction to Systems Analysis: IBM

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