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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


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Conflict Management, Virtual Teams, Collaboration, Decision Making, Mediation, Interpersonal Communications, Telecommuting, Cultural Diversity, Communication, Technical Communication, Virtual Environment

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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Learning to Teach Online

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Planning, Technology Strategies, digital literacy, Technical Communication, Content Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Analysis, Diagram Design, Probability, Sampling (Statistics), Persuasive Communication, Research, Sample Size Determination, Writing, Case Studies, Oral Expression, Correlation Analysis, Communication, Scientific Methods, Information Architecture, Business Communication, Interactive Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Northwestern University

    The Importance of Listening

    Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Big Data, Crisis Management, Analytics, Content Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Text Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Brand Strategy

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Composure, Mindfulness, Mental Health, Resilience, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Management, Behavioral Health, Empathy, Social Skills

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Music Education for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Education Software and Technology, Peer Review, Instrumental Music, Teaching, Performing Arts, Music Performance, World Music, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Post-Production, Media Production, Storytelling, Creativity, Technology Strategies, Writing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford University

    Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Model, Programming Principles, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Network Routing, Probability, Pseudocode, Computational Logic, Operations Research

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Getting and Cleaning Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Preprocessing, Data Import/Export, Data Collection, Data Management, Web Scraping, Data Access, R Programming, MySQL, Application Programming Interface (API)

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Transversalización de género en la Educación Superior

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Course Development, Cultural Diversity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Adobe

    Adobe Marketing Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Express, Marketing Strategies, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Adobe Firefly, Social Media Content, Responsible AI, Digital Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Design, Content Marketing, Visual Design, Target Audience, Generative AI, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Content Strategy, Advertising, Market Research

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Executive Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Virtual Teams, Exploratory Data Analysis, Employee Onboarding, Project Management, Team Oriented, Presentations, Data Management, Statistical Reporting, Team Motivation, Technical Communication, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Interviewing Skills, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Science, Data Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Organizaciones y recursos humanos en el siglo XXI

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Recruitment, Training and Development, Employee Onboarding, Employee Training, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Human Resources, Business Ethics, Negotiation, Employee Performance Management, Adaptability, Conflict Management, Organizational Development, Organizational Structure, Qualitative Research, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Decision Making, Team Performance Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Learning to Teach Online: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking: Duke University
  • The Importance of Listening: Northwestern University
  • Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19: University of Toronto
  • Music Education for Teachers: Berklee
  • Algorithms: Stanford University
  • Getting and Cleaning Data: Johns Hopkins University
  • Transversalización de género en la Educación Superior: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Adobe Marketing Specialist: Adobe

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