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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Design a Professional Business card with QR code using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Barcoding, LinkedIn, No-Code Development, Facebook, Cloud Applications, Social Media, Shared Media, Content Creation

    ★ 4.8 (119) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    The Art of Filmmaking

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Peer Review, Cinematography, Video Editing, Videography, Video Production, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Photography, Editing, Visual Storytelling, Creativity, Media Production, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Storytelling, Creative Design, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Personal Development

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • N

    Nanjing University

    手把手教你心理咨询:谈话的艺术

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Verbal Communication Skills, Motivational Interviewing, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Motivational Skills, Communication, Rapport Building, Discussion Facilitation, Psychotherapy, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness

    ★ 4.5 (57) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    More on Change and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Organizational Change, Business Reporting, Sustainable Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Annual Reports, Sustainability Standards, Corporate Sustainability, Performance Reporting, Leadership and Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Sustainable Development, Change Management, Organizational Development, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Leadership

    ★ 4.8 (107) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Arctic Development

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment and Resource Management, Resource Management, Economic Development, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Environmental Resource Management, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Case Studies, Environment, International Relations, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics, Climate Change Mitigation, Cultural Diversity

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

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainability Reporting: From Regulation to Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Business Reporting, Data Storytelling, Compliance Reporting, Data Visualization, Performance Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Regulations, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Communications, Regulatory Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Report Writing, Auditors Report, Return On Investment, Investment Management

    ★ 4.6 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Structuring Values in Modern China

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, World History, Ancient History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Science and Research, Political Sciences, Economics

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Impactful Marketing Videos using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Video Editing, Marketing Materials, Video Production, Storytelling, Marketing Design, Content Marketing, Timelines, Visual Storytelling, Marketing, Multimedia, Driving engagement, Graphic Design

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

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Climate change education

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Climate Change Programs, Water Resources, Environment, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Land Management, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Health Disparities, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Environment Health And Safety, Teaching

    ★ 4.8 (21) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Liderazgo efectivo y colaboración con inteligencia emocional

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Team Collaboration, Team Management, Personal Development, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Teamwork, Collaboration, Professional Development, Productivity, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Communication

    ★ 4.9 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Rochester

    The Power of Markets III: Input Markets and Promoting Efficiency

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Business Economics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Human Capital

    ★ 4.9 (42) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Teamwork and Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Persuasive Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Teamwork, Team Oriented, Influencing, Communication, Team Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Collaboration, Storytelling, Decision Making

    ★ 4.7 (62) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Design a Professional Business card with QR code using Canva: Coursera
  • The Art of Filmmaking: California Institute of the Arts
  • 手把手教你心理咨询:谈话的艺术: Nanjing University
  • More on Change and Sustainability: University of Colorado System
  • Arctic Development: University of Alberta
  • Sustainability Reporting: From Regulation to Implementation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Structuring Values in Modern China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Create Impactful Marketing Videos using Canva: Coursera
  • Climate change education: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Liderazgo efectivo y colaboración con inteligencia emocional: Universidades Anáhuac

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