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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


  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Transportes e Logística

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Operations, Transportation Management, General Shipping and Receiving, Logistics Management, Logistics, Insurance, Shipping and Receiving, Insurance Policies, Insurance and Warranty Claims Processing, Export Control, Supply Chain, Commercial Laws, Legal Risk, Risk Management, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Analysis

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science as a Field

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Statistical Reporting, Data Storytelling, Data Science, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science

    ★ 4.3 (39) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Professional Selling: Step 1 - Think Like a High-Performer

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales, Sales Development, General Sales Practices, Rapport Building, Relationship Building, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Relationship Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Marketing Psychology, Decision Making, Purchasing, Customer Insights

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

  • C

    Coursera

    How to increase engagement to Instagram Business profile

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Target Market, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Social Media, Social Media Management, Customer Engagement, Social Media Content, Business Marketing, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Marketing, Business

    ★ 3 (71) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Introdução aos Negócios

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Management, Business Ethics, Design Thinking, Finance, People Management, Business Modeling, Corporate Finance, Social Impact, Diversity Programs, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainable Business, Internet Of Things

    ★ 4.8 (69) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Support Interactive Learning with Genially

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, End User Training and Support

    ★ 4.9 (19) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Host a Quiz Review with Blooket

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Test Tools

    ★ 4.6 (22) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Llama for Python Programmers

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Token Optimization, Applied Machine Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Fine-tuning, Python Programming, Model Training, Open Source Technology, Model Optimization

    ★ 4.7 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SoFi

    Managing Debt

    Skills you'll gain: Mortgage Loans, Loans, Consumer Lending, Credit Risk, General Lending, Payment Processing and Collection, Wealth Management, Financial Planning, Budget Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Goal Setting, Consolidation, Financial Analysis, Prioritization

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

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    初級會計學一:會計循環與收入認列 (Financial Accounting 101)

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Handling, Ledgers (Accounting), Cash Receipts, Revenue Recognition, Financial Statements, Internal Controls, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting Systems, Financial Reporting, Accounting Records, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), General Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cash Management, Standard Accounting Practices, Cash Control, Income Statement

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Style Images with CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Browser Compatibility, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Web Development

    ★ 4.7 (63) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Energy and Utilities, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Community Organizing, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Systems Thinking, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation

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

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

  • Transportes e Logística: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Data Science as a Field: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Professional Selling: Step 1 - Think Like a High-Performer: Kennesaw State University
  • How to increase engagement to Instagram Business profile: Coursera
  • Introdução aos Negócios: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Support Interactive Learning with Genially: Coursera
  • Host a Quiz Review with Blooket: Coursera
  • Llama for Python Programmers: University of Michigan
  • Managing Debt: SoFi
  • 初級會計學一:會計循環與收入認列 (Financial Accounting 101): National Taiwan University

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