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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


  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Social Sciences, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Survey Creation, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Higher Education, Correlation Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Academic Advising, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Informed Consent

    4.7 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    AI Project Leadership: Definition to Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Work Breakdown Structure, Requirements Management, Requirements Analysis, Coordination, Functional Requirement, Product Quality (QA/QC), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Strategic Thinking, Technology Strategies, Quality Assurance and Control, Strategic Communication, Strategic Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Internal Communications, Plan Execution, Business Requirements, Project Management Life Cycle, Business Metrics, Software Development Methodologies

    4.8 stars, 53 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (53) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    AI Product & Process Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Process Modeling, Responsible AI, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Product Management, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Customer Insights, Innovation, Sustainability Reporting, Prompt Engineering, Data Strategy, Business Strategy

    4.3 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (36) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Governance, Education and Training, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, World History, Pedagogy, Social Justice, Public Policies, Policy Development

    4.6 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Engaging and Assessing Students with Plickers

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Interactive Learning, Digital pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, User Accounts, Teaching, Barcoding, Account Management, Analysis

    4.8 stars, 41 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Executive Communication Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Business Writing, Concision, Non-Verbal Communication, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Team Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Responsible AI, Cultural Sensitivity, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Communication, Technical Documentation, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing Communications, Media and Communications

    4.6 stars, 42 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (42) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Sound and Sonification Design for Interactive Learning Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Interactive Design, Usability, Music, Interaction Design, Multimedia, Design, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Design Research, Usability Testing, Conceptual Design, Design Strategies, Human Centered Design, User Research, Ideation, Simulations

    4 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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, Diversity Awareness, Performing Arts, Creativity, Health Equity

    4.6 stars, 28 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (28) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Strategies, Pay Per Click Advertising, Data-Driven Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing Effectiveness, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Digital Advertising, Driving engagement, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Marketing

    4.5 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (40) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Mastering Logistics & Supply Chain Strategy Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Logistics, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Management, Performance Measurement, Transportation Management, Transportation Operations, Operational Efficiency, Operations Management, Inventory and Warehousing, Supplier Management, Business Operations, Operations, Sustainable Business, Inventory Management, Business, Business Administration

    4.7 stars, 69 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (69) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Inteligencia Emocional: Un enfoque práctico

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Personal Development, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Self-Discipline, Team Collaboration, Relationship Management, Empathy, Growth Mindedness, Interpersonal Communications, Decision Making, Communication

    4.7 stars, 67 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • S

    Skillshare

    Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.1: Tools & Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Figma (Design Software), Layout Design, Prototyping, User Experience, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), Typography, Collaborative Software, User Interface (UI) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Animations, Color Matching

    4.2 stars, 39 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social work courses

  • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • AI Project Leadership: Definition to Delivery: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • AI Product & Process Excellence: STARWEAVER
  • Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends: University of Geneva
  • Engaging and Assessing Students with Plickers: Coursera
  • Executive Communication Excellence: STARWEAVER
  • Sound and Sonification Design for Interactive Learning Tools: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • ART of the MOOC: Activismo y Movimientos Sociales: Duke University
  • Strategic Digital Marketing Channels - SEO & SEM: Simplilearn
  • Mastering Logistics & Supply Chain Strategy Skills: EDUCBA

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