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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


  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    English for Developing a Business

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Communication, English Language, Interpersonal Communications, Business Leadership, Communication Strategies, Productivity Software, Crisis Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Grammar, Vocabulary

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    73 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Salesforce Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Data Security, Data Access, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Security Controls, Customer Engagement, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Customer Service, Data Maintenance, Business Reporting, Data Management, Personalized Service, Workflow Management, Process Development, Process Design, Lead Generation, Business Process Automation, Cloud Computing, Automation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Peer Review, Strategic Planning, Performance Measurement, Performance Review, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Performance Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Performance Analysis, Resource Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Fundraising, Resource Allocation, Case Studies, Leadership, Team Leadership, Analysis, Risk Management, Due Diligence

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • H

    H2O.ai

    H2O.ai Agents : From Theory to Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Model Deployment, AI Integrations, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Data Integration

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Marketing en Redes Sociales Proyecto Final

    Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Smart Goals, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Business Marketing, Goal Setting, Social Media Management, Active Listening, B2B Sales, Drive Engagement, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Analytics

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    102 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    Fundamentals of Effective Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Motivation, People Management, Leadership and Management, Staff Management, Conflict Management, Drive Engagement, Leadership, Collaboration, Trustworthiness, Performance Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Performance Appraisal, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Keller Williams

    Sales Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Value Propositions, Sales Development, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Process, Real Estate Sales, Sales Prospecting, Sales Management, Booking (Sales), Customer Acquisition Management, Brand Marketing, Sales Pipelines, Branding, Market Opportunities, Social Media Content, Property and Real Estate, Brand Strategy, Property Management, Customer Relationship Management, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Targeted Ad With Facebook Audience Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Facebook, Target Market, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising Sales, Advertising, Online Advertising, Marketing, Social Media, Customer Data Management, Digital Marketing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    59 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    How to Schedule Posts to Multiple Platforms using Hootsuite

    Skills you'll gain: Hootsuite, Content Scheduling, Social Media Management, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media Content, Social Media, Scheduling, Social Media Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Feedback Loops: Feedback Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Recognizing Others, Peer Review, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, Editing, Scheduling, Leadership, Creativity, Communication, People Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • H

    HEC Paris

    CAPSTONE: Your Leadership Challenge

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Leadership Development, Trustworthiness, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Oral Expression, Strategic Leadership, Accountability, Resilience, Personal Development, Organizational Leadership, Verbal Communication Skills, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Collaboration, Forecasting, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    80 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • English for Developing a Business: University of California, Irvine
  • Salesforce Reporting: University of California, Irvine
  • The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process: University at Buffalo
  • H2O.ai Agents : From Theory to Practice: H2O.ai
  • Marketing en Redes Sociales Proyecto Final: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Fundamentals of Effective Team Management: Starweaver
  • Sales Fundamentals: Keller Williams
  • Create a Targeted Ad With Facebook Audience Insights: Coursera
  • How to Schedule Posts to Multiple Platforms using Hootsuite: Coursera
  • Feedback Loops: Feedback Fundamentals : University of Michigan

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