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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Constructivism and Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Research, Qualitative Research, Physical Science

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

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing Process

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Creativity

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

  • D

    Duke University

    MLOps Platforms: Amazon SageMaker and Azure ML

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Model Deployment, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, Model Training, Amazon Web Services, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Cloud Deployment, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Serverless Computing, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    ★ 3.5 (56) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible para las empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Communications, Business Planning, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Impact, Business Operations, Goal Setting, Strategic Prioritization, Prioritization, Stakeholder Analysis, Value Propositions

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

  • U

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    La noción de ética para la vida profesional

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Issue, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Case Studies, Habit Formation

    ★ 5 (87) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Customer Analytics & Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, HubSpot CRM, Brand Awareness, Surveys, Survey Creation, Marketing Analytics, Google Analytics, Customer Analysis, Customer Service, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Insights, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Data Management, A/B Testing, AI Product Strategy, Target Audience, Data Analysis, Digital Marketing, Performance Measurement

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

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    BIM Fundamentals for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Autodesk, Collaborative Software, Drafting and Engineering Design, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Documentation, Engineering Drawings, Building Design, Architectural Design, 3D Modeling, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Technical Standard, HVAC, Electrical Systems, Plumbing, User Interface (UI)

    ★ 4.5 (121) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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 (94) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Arctic Peoples and Cultures

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Culture, Environment, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Intercultural Competence, Environment and Resource Management, Anthropology, Economic Development, Petroleum Industry, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation, Energy and Utilities, World History, Public Policies, Research

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

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Sampling People, Networks and Records

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Collection, Surveys, Survey Creation, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistical Inference, Network Analysis, Research Design

    ★ 4.3 (110) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Managers du changement

    Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Behavior Management, Leadership Development, Behavioral Management, Collaboration, Strategic Leadership, Prioritization, Resource Allocation, Drive Engagement, Employee Engagement

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    AI for Course Design

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Education Software and Technology, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Digital pedagogy, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling

    ★ 4.3 (32) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Constructivism and Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Teaching Writing Process: Johns Hopkins University
  • MLOps Platforms: Amazon SageMaker and Azure ML: Duke University
  • Los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible para las empresas: Universidad de los Andes
  • La noción de ética para la vida profesional: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Customer Analytics & Intelligence: Coursera
  • BIM Fundamentals for Engineers: L&T EduTech
  • Introduction to Quality Improvement in Healthcare : Imperial College London
  • Arctic Peoples and Cultures : University of Alberta
  • Sampling People, Networks and Records: University of Michigan

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