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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Connect Your Services with Microsoft Azure Service Bus

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, C# (Programming Language), Cloud Storage, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Distributed Computing, Communication Systems, Event-Driven Programming, Communication, Real Time Data, Data Management

    4.6 stars, 39 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (39) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Engaging ELLs and Their Families in the School and Community

    Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Working With Children, Training Programs, Education and Training, Interactive Learning, Cultural Diversity, Instructional Strategies, Family Support, Culture, Driving engagement, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Collaboration, Communication Strategies

    4.6 stars, 66 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (66) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Project Approaches, Lifecycles, and Agile Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Lean Methodologies, Project Management Life Cycle, Organizational Change, Scaled Agile Framework, Culture Transformation, Project Implementation, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Workflow Management, Project Documentation, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Coordinating, Change Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Meeting Facilitation, Estimation, Governance

    4.7 stars, 49 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Nikolai Schuler

    Snowflake - Introduction Course

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, SQL, Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Management, Data Management, Amazon S3, Data Analysis

    4.5 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Project Management Performance Domains

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Implementation, Project Performance, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Planning, Team Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Team Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Team Building, Milestones (Project Management), Performance Metric, Plan Execution, Project Schedules, Project Coordination, Project Controls

    4.8 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Canva Design Essentials Pt. 1: Core Tools & Layouts

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, Typography, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Photo Editing, File Management, Color Theory

    4.5 stars, 24 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (24) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IE Business School

    The Journey to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Cognitive flexibility, Diversity Programs, Cultural Diversity, People Management, Social Justice, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Culture, Human Resource Strategy, Intercultural Competence, Innovation, Recognizing Others, Human Resource Policies, Cultural Responsiveness, Organizational Effectiveness, Team Management

    4.4 stars, 47 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (47) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Videography, Cinematography, Peer Review, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Visual Storytelling, Post-Production, Journals, Storytelling, Image Quality, Design Elements And Principles, Editing

    4.7 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Vibe Coding for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Model Context Protocol, Prompt Engineering, Claude Code, Responsible AI, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, AI Orchestration, Authentications, Agentic Workflows, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, AI Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems

    4.5 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (15) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI in Government

    Skills you'll gain: Public Administration, Automation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Transformation, Fraud detection

    4.7 stars, 47 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Market Research Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Market Intelligence, Customer Insights, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Ethics

    4.6 stars, 41 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Student Self-Assessment with Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office

    4.7 stars, 52 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

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

  • Connect Your Services with Microsoft Azure Service Bus: Microsoft
  • Engaging ELLs and Their Families in the School and Community: Arizona State University
  • Project Approaches, Lifecycles, and Agile Implementation: LearnKartS
  • Snowflake - Introduction Course: Nikolai Schuler
  • Project Management Performance Domains: Microsoft
  • Canva Design Essentials Pt. 1: Core Tools & Layouts: Skillshare
  • The Journey to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: IE Business School
  • The Art of Filmmaking: Composition and Moving Image: California Institute of the Arts
  • Vibe Coding for Developers: Edureka
  • AI in Government: AI CERTs

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