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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


  • E

    Ei4Change

    Personality: How To Get On With Anyone

    Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Non-Verbal Communication, Empowerment, Recognizing Others, Behavior Management, Cooperation

    4.7 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • 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 stars, 50 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (50) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Cognición encarnada

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Social Sciences, Psychology, Human Learning, AI literacy, Human Development, Sociology, Liberal Arts, Human Factors, Scientific Methods, Science and Research

    4.6 stars, 61 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (61) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Climate change and Indigenous People and local communities

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Research Methodologies, Research, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Social Impact, Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Data Collection, Environmental Monitoring, Vulnerability, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Policy Analysis, Governance, Fundraising

    4.5 stars, 56 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Tact

    Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Honesty, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Social Skills, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence

    4.5 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • X

    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    品读道家的智慧

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Socioeconomics, Culture, Ancient History, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Social Sciences

    4.7 stars, 72 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (72) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Hotel Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality Management, Social Media, Hospitality, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Guest Relations, Digital Marketing Tools, Hotels and Accommodations, Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, Storytelling, Instagram, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, User Feedback

    3.8 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Digital Marketing Specialists

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Responsible AI, Brand Management, Branding, Data Analysis

    4.5 stars, 50 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (50) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Geneva

    Langues et diversité: de la variation au plurilinguisme

    Skills you'll gain: Multilingualism, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Research Methodologies, Language Competency, Research, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Data Collection, Teaching, Pedagogy, Media and Communications

    4.8 stars, 51 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • L

    LearnKartS

    Email Etiquette

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Business Communication, Communication, AI literacy, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Dealing With Ambiguity, Professional Development, Personal Development, Workforce Development, Community Development

    4.8 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Learning Experience Design: Development and Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Professional Development, Content Creation, Design Strategies, Communication

    4.7 stars, 44 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    Unilever

    Campaign Performance Reporting, Visualization, & Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Campaign Planning, Campaign Management, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Performance Reporting, Return On Investment, Data-Driven Marketing, Performance Measurement, Data Visualization Software, Data Ethics, Marketing Channel, Smart Goals, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Growth Strategies, Data Access, Data Quality

    4.6 stars, 44 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Personality: How To Get On With Anyone: Ei4Change
  • H2O.ai Agents : From Theory to Practice: H2O.ai
  • Cognición encarnada: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Climate change and Indigenous People and local communities: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Speaking and Presenting: Tact: University of Michigan
  • 品读道家的智慧: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Hotel Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy: STARWEAVER
  • GenAI for Digital Marketing Specialists: Coursera
  • Langues et diversité: de la variation au plurilinguisme: University of Geneva
  • Email Etiquette: LearnKartS

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