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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Data Literacy, Performance Measurement, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Reporting, Quantitative Research, Data Integration

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

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Arctic Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Natural Resource Management, World History, Culture, Environmental Issue, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, European History, Economics, Environment and Resource Management, Governance

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

  • Y

    Yonsei University

    International Marketing & Cross Industry Growth Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Innovation, Promotional Strategies, Ideation, Global Marketing, Marketing, Product Promotion, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Strategic Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Promotions and Campaigns, Business Strategies, Benchmarking, Product Management, New Business Development, Brand Strategy, Growth Strategies, Corporate Strategy, Case Studies, Branding

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

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    C# Class Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Design, Software Design, Programming Principles, Application Development

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

  • É

    École normale supérieure

    Transiciones energéticas y ecológicas en los países del Sur

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Climate Change Programs, Economic Development, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Business, Financial Market, Socioeconomics, Financial Systems, Energy and Utilities, Governance, Environment, Environmental Policy, International Relations, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Public Policies, Accounting

    ★ 4.9 (84) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Landscape Restoration

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Measurement, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, New Business Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Systems, Land Management, Environmental Resource Management, Systems Analysis, Financial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Business Architecture, Innovation, Case Studies

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

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Presentations, Communication, Relationship Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Trustworthiness, Target Audience, Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication

    ★ 4.8 (108) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Data Storage and Queries

    Skills you'll gain: Data Store, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Query Languages, Vector Databases, Data Lakes, File Systems, Database Systems, SQL, Databases, Data Architecture, Cloud Storage, Data Warehousing, Amazon Web Services, Performance Tuning

    ★ 4.6 (84) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Siemens

    Introduction to Solid Edge

    Skills you'll gain: Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Design Software, Data Import/Export, Engineering Drawings, Assembly Drawing, Mechanical Drawings, Technical Drawing, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets

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

  • 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, Political Sciences, Capital Markets, Business Strategy, Investments

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

  • I

    IESE Business School

    Crisis Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Communication Planning, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Crisis Intervention, Public Relations, Business Communication, Media and Communications, Verbal Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Affairs, Advocacy, Communication, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Engagement

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

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Villes africaines: Mobilités et transports urbains

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Transportation Management, Demography, Economic Development, Community Development, Public Policies, Land Management, Social Sciences, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Spatial Analysis, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI): Johns Hopkins University
  • Arctic Economy : University of Alberta
  • International Marketing & Cross Industry Growth Capstone Project : Yonsei University
  • C# Class Development: University of Colorado System
  • Transiciones energéticas y ecológicas en los países del Sur: École normale supérieure
  • Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Landscape Restoration: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Storytelling et influence : Communiquer pour convaincre: Macquarie University
  • Data Storage and Queries: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction to Solid Edge: Siemens
  • Contexto de Negocios en LATAM: Factores Políticos, Sociales y Económicos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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