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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


  • L

    LearnKartS

    System & Network Security Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, IT Security Architecture, Security Testing, Application Security, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Security Software, AI Security, Cyber Risk, Data Security, Network Monitoring

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Database with the Modeling Tool in MySQL Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Database Design, MySQL, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, Database Management Systems, SQL, Data Modeling, Diagram Design, Query Languages, Data Import/Export

    4.6 stars, 62 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • 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
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Launching Your Freelancing Business

    Skills you'll gain: Service Improvement, Business Process Automation, Process Improvement, Customer experience improvement, Sales Process, Client Services, Prospecting and Qualification, Project Scoping, Operational Efficiency, Presentations, Expectation Management, Business Planning, Brand Strategy, Web Presence, Entrepreneurship, Scope Management, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Development, Branding, Value Propositions

    4.8 stars, 57 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (57) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Understanding Psychosis

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Psychiatry, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental Health Therapies, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Trauma Care, Rapport Building, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Pharmacotherapy, Driving engagement, Research

    4.6 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Industrial Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Job Analysis, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Performance Analysis, Staff Management, Performance Review, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, People Development, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Appraisal, Human Resources, Team Motivation, Human Resources Management and Planning, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.7 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Use Animations and Transitions in PowerPoint 365

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Communication, Business Communication, Graphic Design

    4.6 stars, 43 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (43) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Corporate finance: Know your numbers 2

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Equities, Return On Investment, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Flows, Securities (Finance), Cost Benefit Analysis, Working Capital, Performance Analysis

    3.7 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.7 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Structuring Values in Modern China

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, World History, Ancient History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Science and Research, Political Sciences, Economics

    4.7 stars, 36 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (36) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Complete Git

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, IntelliJ IDEA, Software Development Tools, Eclipse (Software), Code Review, CI/CD, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Software Versioning, Collaborative Software, Continuous Integration, Software Development, Remote Access Systems, Configuration Management, DevOps, Open Source Technology, Release Management

    4.1 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.1 (37) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École normale supérieure

    Transiciones energéticas y ecológicas en los países del Sur

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Systems, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Business, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Economic Development, Energy and Utilities, Sustainability Reporting, Socioeconomics, Accounting, Financial Systems, Financial Market, Governance, Climate Change Programs, International Relations, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.9 stars, 87 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (87) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Packt

    Learn Automation Testing with Java and Selenium Webdriver

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Eclipse (Software), Java, Java Programming, JUnit, HTML and CSS, Object Oriented Design, Test Automation, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Testing, Test Script Development, Integrated Development Environments, Web Design and Development, Test Data, Test Tools, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming, Web Development, Programming Principles

    4.5 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (33) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • System & Network Security Essentials: LearnKartS
  • Create a Database with the Modeling Tool in MySQL Workbench: Coursera
  • Claude AI and Prompting for Everyone: Edureka
  • Launching Your Freelancing Business: California Institute of the Arts
  • Understanding Psychosis: University of Michigan
  • Industrial Psychology: Illinois Tech
  • Use Animations and Transitions in PowerPoint 365: Coursera
  • Corporate finance: Know your numbers 2: Macquarie University
  • Structuring Values in Modern China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Complete Git: LearnKartS

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