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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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    Northeastern University

    Future Healthcare Payment Models

    Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Care Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Medicaid, Stakeholder Analysis, Payment Systems, Medicare, Performance Measurement, Cost Management, Insurance, Risk Management, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Setting a Generative AI Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Insights, Strategic Planning, Value Propositions, Productivity Software, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Analíticas en Redes Sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Network Analysis, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Dashboard, Analytics, Target Audience

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Improving Content Mastery with Quizlet

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Curriculum Planning, Developing Training Materials, Interactive Learning, Organizational Skills, Student Engagement, Education Software and Technology, Learning Strategies, Test Tools, Drive Engagement

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Negociación y Resolución de Conflictos

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Business Strategy, Active Listening, Self-Awareness

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    133 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    External Communications Channels

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Strategic Communication, Target Audience, Public Relations, Social Media Management, Social Media, Stakeholder Communications, Customer Communications Management, Press Releases, Marketing and Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Branding, Brand Management, Communication Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Internal Communications, Content Marketing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CVS Health

    Preparing for Your Call Center Customer Service Role

    Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Interviewing Skills, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Inbound Calls, Outbound Calls, Customer Support, Professionalism, LinkedIn, Communication

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Social Network Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Sociology, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Implementing Parent Feedback with Google Forms

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, User Feedback, Parent Communication, Constructive Feedback, Teaching, Professional Development, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies, Google Workspace

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Dartmouth College

    Population, Food, and Soil

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis

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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Houston

    Value-Based Care: Population Health

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Value-Based Care, Community Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Health Systems, Health Care, Geriatrics, Health Policy, Health Education

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Javascript and Ajax: Building Web Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Ajax, JSON, Web Applications, Web Development, Scripting, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Web Services, Programming Principles, Prototyping, Network Protocols

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Future Healthcare Payment Models: Northeastern University
  • Setting a Generative AI Strategy: Coursera
  • Analíticas en Redes Sociales: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Improving Content Mastery with Quizlet: Coursera
  • Negociación y Resolución de Conflictos: Universidad de Palermo
  • External Communications Channels: University of California, Irvine
  • Preparing for Your Call Center Customer Service Role: CVS Health
  • Social Network Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • Implementing Parent Feedback with Google Forms: Coursera
  • Population, Food, and Soil: Dartmouth College

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