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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

    Indigenous Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Sustainable Development, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Land Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Advocacy

    4.7 stars, 55 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Ethics in Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Engineering Practices, Biomedical Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Systems Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Social Impact, Engineering, Case Studies, Human Factors Engineering, Software Engineering, Safety Assurance

    4.7 stars, 85 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • E

    Emory University

    Marketing Channel Strategy & B2B2C Routes to Market

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Business Marketing, Direct Selling, Go To Market Strategy, Target Market, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Wholesaling, Market Opportunities, Market Dynamics, Case Studies, E-Commerce, Revenue Management, Compensation Management, Strategic Partnership, New Business Development

    4.5 stars, 69 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

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  • U

    University of London

    Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, World History, European History, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance

    4.6 stars, 63 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • I

    Imperial College London

    How Vaccines Work

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Drug Development, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Climate Change Programs, Preventative Care, Community Health, Clinical Trials, Pre-Clinical Development, Good Manufacturing Practices, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, New Product Development, Manufacturing Standards, Manufacturing Processes

    4.9 stars, 60 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (60) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Conflict Management For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Empathy, Interrigatories, Expectation Management, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Verbal Communication Skills, Overcoming Objections, Proposal Development, Communication, Follow Through, Strategic Planning, Interpersonal Communications, Recognizing Others

    4.5 stars, 89 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (89) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • C

    Coursera

    Working with Subqueries in SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL

    4.3 stars, 67 reviews, Advanced, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (67) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Black Lives Matter

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Organizing, Diversity Awareness, Socioeconomics, Culture, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, International Relations, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Demography

    4.5 stars, 82 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Transformación digital de Gobiernos

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Big Data, Talent Management, Human Capital, Infrastructure Security, Interoperability, Technology Strategies, Analytics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Data Security, Administration, Project Design, Public Policies, Data Governance, digital literacy, Policy Development, Process Improvement, Project Management

    4.8 stars, 148 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (148) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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  • Y

    Yale University

    Introduction to Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment, Biology, Environment and Resource Management, Social Justice, Culture, Natural Resource Management, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Life Sciences, Anthropology, World History, Intercultural Competence, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, European History, Climate Change Mitigation, Advocacy

    4.8 stars, 65 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Understanding Political Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Critical Thinking, Case Studies, Research, Social Sciences, Governance, Sociology, Interactive Learning, Public Administration, Research Methodologies

    4.8 stars, 31 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Building Relationships with Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Empathy, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Teamwork, Communication, Team Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness

    4.7 stars, 129 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Indigenous Religions & Ecology: Yale University
  • Ethics in Engineering: University of Michigan
  • Marketing Channel Strategy & B2B2C Routes to Market: Emory University
  • Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest: University of London
  • How Vaccines Work: Imperial College London
  • Conflict Management For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Working with Subqueries in SQL: Coursera
  • Black Lives Matter: Johns Hopkins University
  • Transformación digital de Gobiernos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Introduction to Religions & Ecology: Yale University

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