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.
McMaster University
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Project Documentation, Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Portfolio Management, Constructive Feedback, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Project Implementation, Presentations, Action Oriented
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Oral Expression, Communication, Business Writing, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Business Technologies, Grammar, Vocabulary, Collaboration, Time Management, Critical Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, Mindfulness, Adaptability, Productivity, Prioritization, Personal Care, Goal Setting, Leadership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Matlab, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Water Quality, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Environmental Monitoring, Civil Engineering, Sustainable Design, Human Centered Design, Risk Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Internet Of Things, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, digital literacy, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Computer Literacy, Digital Communications, Open Source Technology, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Peer Review, Communication, Design Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Social Media Management, Facebook, Social Media, Instagram, Marketing Automation, Content Management Systems, User Accounts, Advertising, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, International Relations, International Finance, Research, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Writing, Diplomacy, Business Economics, Econometrics, Analysis, Market Dynamics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Workplace inclusivity, Safety Culture, Accountability, Responsible AI, Compliance Management, Social Media
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Cinematography, Adobe After Effects, Videography, Video Editing, Post-Production, Video Production, TikTok, Color Matching, Storytelling, Data Storage, Motion Graphics, Animations, Storyboarding, Timelines, Image Quality, Ideation, Content Creation, Multimedia, File Management, Color Theory
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Sociology, Environmental Issue, Science and Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Generative AI, Adobe Photoshop, Image Quality, Data Import/Export, Adobe Creative Cloud, Prompt Engineering, Editing, File Management, Graphic Design
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours