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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 Copenhagen

    European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: European History, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Court Systems, International Relations, Case Law, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Culture Transformation, Workforce Development, Team Building, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Driving engagement, Resilience, Stress Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Drug Development, Pathology, Climate Change Programs, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Cultures, Preventative Care, Cell Biology, Laboratory Testing, Biology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    88 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • F

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Write Smarter with Overleaf and LaTeX

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, GitHub, Technical Writing, Technical Support, Version Control, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Typography

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    143 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Social Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Responsible AI, Social Media Analytics, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Methods, R (Software), Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Optimization, Model Evaluation, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Amazon Web Services, Tensorflow, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Applied Machine Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Rocket Science 101

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Environmental Monitoring, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Environment, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Climate Change Programs, Cost Reduction, Engineering Calculations, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, World History, Chemical Engineering, International Relations, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    62 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Ingenuity, Creative Thinking, Communication, Creativity, Optimism, Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Resilience

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    96 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Total Rewards & the Role of Compensation & Benefits

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Benefits Administration, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Employee Retention, Organizational Strategy, Employee Engagement, Organizational Structure

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    75 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    THINK GLOBAL: TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE (IDP-ICE)

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Intercultural Competence, Teaching, Training Programs, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Research, Research Methodologies, International Relations, Student-Centred Learning, Surveys, Pedagogy, Diversity Awareness, Sustainable Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    175 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    Microsoft 365 Copilot: Boost Productivity & Build Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Prompt Patterns, Productivity Software, Prompt Engineering Tools, Risking, Data Ethics, Workflow Management, Team Performance Management, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI powered creativity, Content Development and Management, Goal Setting, Generative AI, Microsoft Excel, Productivity, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Enhance Organizational Communications with Slack

    Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Internal Communications, Team Building, Corporate Communications, Business Communication, Team Management, Communication Strategies, Resource Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    83 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health Care, Legal Strategy, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Research, Case Studies, Economics, Market Dynamics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    148 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges: University of Copenhagen
  • Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders: University of Michigan
  • Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology: Imperial College London
  • Write Smarter with Overleaf and LaTeX: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • Social Computing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Rocket Science 101: University of Michigan
  • Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion: University of Michigan
  • Total Rewards & the Role of Compensation & Benefits: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • THINK GLOBAL: TEACHERS TRAINING COURSE (IDP-ICE): Universitat de Barcelona
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot: Boost Productivity & Build Agents: Knowledge Accelerators

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