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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


  • G

    Google

    Leadership and Influencing Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Collaboration, Collaboration, People Management

    4.8 stars, 63 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (63) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • V

    Voxy

    English Language Skills B1-B2 CEFR: Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, English Language, Business Correspondence, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Professional Development, Business Writing, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Writing, Telephone Skills, Public Speaking, Language Competency, Communication, Interpersonal Communications

    3.3 stars, 28 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.3 (28) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • M

    Michigan State University

    Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Report Writing, Research Reports, Investigation, Research, Peer Review, Content Creation, Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Writing and Editing, Writing

    4.7 stars, 97 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • B

    Board Infinity

    Frontend Development using Angular

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Design

    4.2 stars, 46 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (46) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    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 Engagement, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Inbound Calls, Telephone Skills, Customer Support, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Active Listening, Communication

    4.8 stars, 68 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (68) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Data Mining Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Model Evaluation, Natural Language Processing, Technical Writing, Algorithms

    4.5 stars, 51 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (51) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Fundamentals of Population Health Management

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Promotion, Value-Based Care, Public Health, Care Management, Health Care, Health Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis

    4.2 stars, 51 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (51) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Alberta

    Creating a Workplace People Want to Be

    Skills you'll gain: Safety Culture, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Stress Management, Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Diversity and Inclusion, Occupational Safety And Health, Workplace inclusivity, Employee Performance Management, Trustworthiness, Culture Transformation, Organizational Development, Diversity Awareness, Strategic Leadership, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Resilience, Mental Health, Communication

    4.9 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Conformando tu estrategia digital

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Online Advertising, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Digital Content, Digital Marketing Tools, Web Presence, Social Media, Digital Analysis, Web Content, Digital Advertising, Email Marketing, Content Creation

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

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Applied Calculus with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Numerical Analysis, Python Programming, Mathematical Software, Algebra, Derivatives, Model Optimization

    4.9 stars, 46 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (46) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Decisiveness, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Analysis, Social Impact, Risk Management, Analysis

    4.6 stars, 80 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (80) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • P

    Packt

    Foundations and Core Concepts of PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Fine-tuning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Model Optimization, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Software Installation, System Configuration

    4.5 stars, 62 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (62) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Leadership and Influencing Skills: Google
  • English Language Skills B1-B2 CEFR: Intermediate: Voxy
  • Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolio: Michigan State University
  • Frontend Development using Angular: Board Infinity
  • Preparing for Your Call Center Customer Service Role: CVS Health
  • Data Mining Project: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Population Health: Fundamentals of Population Health Management: Universiteit Leiden
  • Creating a Workplace People Want to Be: University of Alberta
  • Conformando tu estrategia digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Applied Calculus with Python: Johns Hopkins University

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