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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Measure a Marketing Strategy using Facebook Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Corporate Communications, Customer Insights, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Communication Planning, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Web Presence, Target Audience, Research

    4.7 stars, 49 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (49) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Infraestructura sostenible

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Project Finance, Sustainable Systems, Public Works, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Economic Development, Sustainability Standards, Social Impact, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Strategic Partnership, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Investment Banking, Natural Resource Management, Project Planning, Private Equity, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing

    4.9 stars, 96 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (96) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Claude AI and Prompting for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Document Management, Context Engineering, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Safety and Security

    3.5 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.5 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Building Materials and Human Health

    Skills you'll gain: Environment Health And Safety, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Sustainable Architecture, Occupational Health, Health Equity, Building Design, Health And Safety Standards, Sustainable Design, Community Health, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Sustainability Standards, Social Justice, Product Lifecycle Management

    4.8 stars, 46 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (46) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Advanced Python Development Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Generative AI, Test Driven Development (TDD), Integration Testing, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Development Testing, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Graph Theory, Software Documentation, Object Oriented Design, Maintainability, Code Review, Software Design, Technical Documentation

    4.1 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (27) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Systems Architecture  

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Stakeholder Communications, Business Analysis Tools, Systems Analysis, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Architecture, Development Environment

    4.9 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Adobe After Effects for Beginners: Motion Design Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, File Management

    4.4 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (35) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    PMP Exam Prep: Ways of Working for Technical Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Plan Execution, Risk Management, Technical Management, Quality Control

    4.8 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    GenAI in Business: Planning Framework for Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, AI Enablement, Data Integration, Business Analysis, Data Quality, Technology Roadmaps, Business Solutions, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Process Analysis, Decision Making, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.8 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Leeds

    Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology, Infection Control, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biology, Cell Biology

    4.7 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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    Preview
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    PMP Exam Prep: Gaining Business Acumen for Project Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Cost Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Change Control, Legal Risk, Project Risk Management, Project Implementation, Business Acumen, Continuous Monitoring

    4.7 stars, 90 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    DevOps and Jenkins Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Devops Tools, DevOps, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Docker (Software), Containerization, Build Tools, Software Development, Application Deployment, Test Automation, Software Installation

    3.5 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.5 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Measure a Marketing Strategy using Facebook Insights: Coursera
  • Infraestructura sostenible: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Claude AI and Prompting for Everyone: Edureka
  • Building Materials and Human Health: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Advanced Python Development Techniques: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Systems Architecture  : IBM
  • Adobe After Effects for Beginners: Motion Design Essentials: Coursera
  • PMP Exam Prep: Ways of Working for Technical Projects: University of Maryland, College Park
  • GenAI in Business: Planning Framework for Implementation: University of Michigan
  • Transmitting and Fighting Infectious Diseases: University of Leeds

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Human Resource Management (13)

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