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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


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    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

  • 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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Build an Automated Landing page using AI from Wix ADI

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Automation

    4.4 stars, 55 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (55) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Mastering Remote Work and Online Study in U.S. in the post-COVID Era

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Professionalism, Business Ethics, Intercultural Competence, Strong Work Ethic, Telecommuting, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Learning Management Systems, Cultural Sensitivity, Education Software and Technology, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Higher Education, digital literacy, Communication

    4.2 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Setting Up a Digital Library with EPIC

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, digital literacy

    4.7 stars, 89 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (89) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    AI Leadership & Strategic Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Organizational Change, AI Product Strategy, Operational Efficiency, AI Enablement, Stakeholder Engagement, Technology Roadmaps, Change Management, Google Gemini, Business Strategy, Generative AI, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Enterprise Security, Corporate Sustainability, Prompt Engineering, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Communication

    4 stars, 47 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (47) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Villes africaines : Restructuration des quartiers précaires

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Case Studies, Economic Development, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Land Management, Demography, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Research, Political Sciences

    4.7 stars, 47 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    Northeastern University

    Healthcare Analytics Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analytics, Analytics, Statistical Methods, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Health Care, Patient-centered Care, Statistical Analysis, Patient Evaluation, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Peer Review, Data Collection, Strategic Thinking, Data Management, Systems Thinking

    4.6 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Preparing for the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Computing Platforms, Cloud Management

    4.9 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Gestión del alcance: el qué de la triple restricción

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Requirements Management, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Planning, Project Schedules, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Documentation, Business Requirements, Business Planning

    4.9 stars, 124 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading the Circular and Sustainable Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Business Reporting, Strategic Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Social Impact, Community Organizing, Empowerment, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Regulations, Accounting, Marketing, Communication

    4.6 stars, 108 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (108) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Leading Through Effective Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Influencing, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership, Teamwork, Team Oriented, Leadership Development, Visionary, People Development, Communication, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness

    4.6 stars, 61 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Working with Subqueries in SQL: Coursera
  • Understanding Political Concepts: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Build an Automated Landing page using AI from Wix ADI: Coursera
  • Mastering Remote Work and Online Study in U.S. in the post-COVID Era: The State University of New York
  • Setting Up a Digital Library with EPIC: Coursera
  • AI Leadership & Strategic Implementation: STARWEAVER
  • Villes africaines : Restructuration des quartiers précaires: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Healthcare Analytics Essentials: Northeastern University
  • Preparing for the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Exam: Microsoft
  • Gestión del alcance: el qué de la triple restricción: Universidad de los Andes

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