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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


  • I

    Imperial College London

    Participatory Approaches in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Community Health, Diversity Awareness, Social Determinants Of Health, Policy Analysis, Research, Health Promotion, Community Organizing, Research Methodologies, Social Justice, Program Evaluation, Social Sciences, Case Studies, Research Design, Culture, Qualitative Research, General Science and Research, Collaboration, Driving engagement

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Javascript and Ajax: Building Web Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Ajax, JSON, Web Applications, Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Responsive Web Design, Programming Principles, Prototyping, Network Protocols

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Introduction to Capital Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Markets, Financial Market, Financial Sales, Investment Banking, Securities Trading, Investments, Financial Trading, Finance, Sales, Investment Management, Asset Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Digital Marketing Dynamics: Strategy & Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Performance marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Campaign Planning, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Case Studies, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Digital Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Business

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    71 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Automation and Scripting with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Git (Version Control System), Test Script Development, Scripting, Version Control, Test Automation, IT Automation, Email Automation, Test Tools, Software Testing, Cloud API, Scripting Languages, Automation, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Ethics, Scalability, Python Programming, File I/O, Productivity

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Activismo y Movimientos Sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Community Organizing, World History, Social Justice, Culture, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Sustainable Development, Diversity Awareness, Performing Arts, Creativity, Health Equity, Media and Communications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Stepping Up: Leading Others

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Management, Delegation Skills, Team Performance Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, People Management, Team Building, Leadership and Management, Employee Coaching, Virtual Teams, People Development, Mentorship, Conflict Management, Coaching, Telecommuting, Trustworthiness, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    58 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Conflict Management For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Interrigatories, Expectation Management, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Verbal Communication Skills, Overcoming Objections, Behavior Management, Proposal Development, Empathy, Communication, Follow Through, Strategic Planning, Interpersonal Communications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    论文写作初阶(Academic Writing and Research)

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Legal Writing, Case Law, Writing, Report Writing, Research, Research Reports, Research Methodologies, Journals, Writing and Editing, Layout Design, Research Design, Databases

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    47 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    London Business School

    New Ways of Working in an AI World

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Leadership Studies, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Responsible AI, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Data Strategy, Digital Transformation, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Technology Strategies, AI Integrations, Business Strategy, Business Ethics, Machine Learning, Scalability, Case Studies, Decision Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Feminismo, género y política

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Public Affairs, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies, Social Studies, Advocacy, European History, Economics, World History, Conflict Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Chino básico: La etiqueta social en los negocios

    Skills you'll gain: Setting Appointments, Telephone Skills, Business Communication, Spanish Language, Guest Relations, Vocabulary, Professional Networking, Scheduling, Hospitality, Oral Expression, Cultural Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    87 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Participatory Approaches in Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Introduction to Javascript and Ajax: Building Web Apps: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Capital Markets: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Digital Marketing Dynamics: Strategy & Case Studies: EDUCBA
  • Automation and Scripting with Python: Microsoft
  • ART of the MOOC: Activismo y Movimientos Sociales: Duke University
  • Stepping Up: Leading Others: Queen Mary University of London
  • Conflict Management For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • 论文写作初阶(Academic Writing and Research): Peking University
  • New Ways of Working in an AI World: London Business School

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