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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

    Create a Database with the Modeling Tool in MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Database Design, MySQL, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, Data Modeling, Diagram Design, Query Languages, Data Import/Export

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Extraordinary Human Capital Management

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Organizational Change, Change Management, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Human Resource Management, Labor Relations, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, HR Tech, Organizational Strategy, Crisis Management, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, People Analytics, Leadership, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    76 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    How to make invitations using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Digital Design, Creative Design, Design and Product, Event Management, Computer Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Excellence in Online Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Community Development, Adult Education, Instructional Design, Motivational Skills, Relationship Building, Technology Strategies, Professional Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    74 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Style Images with CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Browser Compatibility, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Web Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    63 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • 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
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI literacy, Delegation Skills, Legal Technology, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Risk, Advocacy, AI Integrations, Decision Intelligence, Leadership Development, Leadership, Creativity, Generative AI, Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    79 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Professional Selling: Step 1 - Think Like a High-Performer

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales, Sales Development, General Sales Practices, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Marketing Psychology, Decision Making, Purchasing, Customer Insights

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    ChatGPT 4o for Beginners: Create Social Media Content

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, Web Content, AI literacy, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Ebola : Vaincre ensemble !

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Media and Communications, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Public Affairs, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Treatment, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Crisis Intervention, Socioeconomics, Clinical Research Ethics, Emergency Response, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Systems, International Relations, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Medical Science and Research

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    54 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Content Creation, Facebook, Target Market, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Promotions and Campaigns, Campaign Planning, Social Media Content, Bidding, Online Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Performance marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Content Scheduling, Pinterest, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Digital Advertising

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Mindfulness and Well-being: Peace in, Peace Out

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Active Listening, Compassion, Meditation & Breathwork, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Communication, Social Impact, Relationship Building, Social Justice

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Create a Database with the Modeling Tool in MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Extraordinary Human Capital Management: University of Michigan
  • How to make invitations using Canva: Coursera
  • Excellence in Online Teaching: Johns Hopkins University
  • Style Images with CSS: Coursera
  • Create Impactful Marketing Videos using Canva: Coursera
  • AI for Lawyers and Other Advocates: University of Michigan
  • Professional Selling: Step 1 - Think Like a High-Performer: Kennesaw State University
  • ChatGPT 4o for Beginners: Create Social Media Content: Coursera
  • Ebola : Vaincre ensemble !: University of Geneva

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Human Resource Management (13)

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