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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 Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change II

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Media and Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    452 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Business Intelligence, Content Creation, Risk Mitigation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    22K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Databases, Query Languages, Jupyter, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Transaction Processing, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    22K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Adobe

    Social Media Content and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Intellectual Property, Target Audience, Adobe Creative Cloud, Web Content, Marketing Materials, Instagram, Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement, Content Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Content Management, Branding

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    278 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Multiple educators

    Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Anomaly Detection, Supervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Jupyter, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Tensorflow, Responsible AI, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Random Forest Algorithm, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Artificial Intelligence

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    37K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Work Smarter with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Windows, Editing, Data Visualization, File Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of North Texas

    Math Prep: College & Work Ready

    Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Probability & Statistics, Graphing, Geometry, Statistics, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    324 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Generative AI for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Education Software and Technology, LLM Application, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Machine Learning, Emerging Technologies, Data Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Work Smarter with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Productivity Software, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Writing, Editing, Computer Literacy, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Data Engineering Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Data Transformation, Data Store, IBM DB2, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Databases, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    59K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Meta Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Content Creation, Social Media Campaigns, Instagram, Paid media, Marketing Budgets, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Persona Development, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Marketing Materials, Performance Analysis, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing, Brand Management

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    22K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Social Media Management, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Campaign Management, Loyalty Programs, Customer Retention, Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development

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    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    46K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Social Norms, Social Change II: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI): IBM
  • Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python: IBM
  • Social Media Content and Strategy: Adobe
  • Machine Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Work Smarter with Microsoft PowerPoint: Microsoft
  • Math Prep: College & Work Ready: University of North Texas
  • Generative AI for Educators: IBM
  • Work Smarter with Microsoft Word: Microsoft
  • Data Engineering Foundations: IBM

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