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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 California, Davis

    Chemical Hazards: Toxicology & Reactivity

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Occupational Hygiene, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Hazard Analysis, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Occupational Health, Health And Safety Standards, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Assurance, Chemistry, Safety Training, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Equipment Design, Risk Control

    4.8 stars, 71 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    Howard University

    Foundations of Information Systems for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Information Systems, Enterprise Application Management, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Enterprise Resource Planning, Information Systems Security, E-Commerce, Business Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis, Computer Hardware, Data Warehousing, Decision Support Systems, Disaster Recovery, Networking Hardware, Business Ethics, Operating Systems, Data Ethics, Business Process Management, Customer Relationship Management

    4.7 stars, 72 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (72) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    MLOps Platforms: Amazon SageMaker and Azure ML

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Model Deployment, Data Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, Model Training, Amazon Web Services, Feature Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Cloud Deployment, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    3.6 stars, 60 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.6 (60) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership Development, Leadership, Executive Presence, Initiative and Leadership, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Conflict Management, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Motivational Skills

    4.8 stars, 76 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (76) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expressway to Data Science: R Programming and Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Rmarkdown, R Programming, Ggplot2, R (Software), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Statistical Visualization, Data Wrangling, Statistical Reporting, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Cleansing, Communication

    4.1 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (56) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    紅樓夢(The Red Chamber Dream)

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Culture, Sociology, Social Sciences, Storytelling, Ancient History, Interpersonal Communications

    4.8 stars, 61 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • S

    SkillUp

    Workplace Conduct and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Review, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Diversity and Inclusion, Constructive Feedback, Workplace inclusivity, Interviewing Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Responsible AI, Optimism, Business Ethics, Labor Compliance, People Management, Compliance Training, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, AI literacy, Conflict Management, Human Resources, Healthcare Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Culture

    4.7 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (59) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Digital Transformation Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Process Modeling, Responsible AI, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Automation, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Change, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Leadership, Generative AI, Robotic Process Automation, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Strategic Planning

    4.3 stars, 54 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (54) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainability for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Performance Measurement, Strategic Partnership, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Strategy, Sustainability Standards, Stakeholder Analysis, Drive Engagement, Procurement, Business Strategies, Communication Planning, Supply Chain Management, Systems Thinking, Communication

    4.6 stars, 55 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (55) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    EV Evolution: Comprehensive Introduction to EVs

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Technologies, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electric Power Systems, Power Electronics, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Emerging Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment

    4.3 stars, 78 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Database Engineer Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Database Design, Git (Version Control System), Database Development, MySQL Workbench, MySQL, Databases, Database Application, Database Software, Database Management, Data Visualization Software, Version Control, Interactive Data Visualization, SQL, Code Review, Tableau Software, Data Modeling, Django (Web Framework), Project Management, Application Development

    3.9 stars, 67 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (67) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Analyzing Macro-Environmental Factors Using Creately

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Business Analysis, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Analysis, Innovation, Business Research, Growth Strategies

    4.7 stars, 109 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (109) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Chemical Hazards: Toxicology & Reactivity: University of California, Davis
  • Foundations of Information Systems for Business: Howard University
  • MLOps Platforms: Amazon SageMaker and Azure ML: Duke University
  • Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership: Queen Mary University of London
  • Expressway to Data Science: R Programming and Tidyverse: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 紅樓夢(The Red Chamber Dream): National Taiwan University
  • Workplace Conduct and Culture: SkillUp
  • Digital Transformation Leader: STARWEAVER
  • Sustainability for Business: University of Colorado Boulder
  • EV Evolution: Comprehensive Introduction to EVs: Coursera

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