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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Creating a Visual Tasks Guide with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Education Software and Technology, Microsoft Office, Personal Development

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

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    PM4R Agile: mentalidad ágil en proyectos de desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Adaptability, Continuous Delivery, Project Implementation, Accountability, Continuous Improvement Process, Collaboration, Team Management

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

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Reimagining Educational Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Initiative and Leadership, Open Mindset, Education and Training, Leadership, Community Development, Empowerment, Teaching, Pedagogy, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Family Support, Community Organizing, Personal Development, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Network Analysis

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

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'investissement à impact : lever ou investir des fonds

    Skills you'll gain: Due Diligence, Investments, Investment Management, Private Equity, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Social Impact, Entrepreneurial Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Business Valuation, Contract Negotiation, Prospecting and Qualification, Finance, Professional Networking, Financial Analysis, Governance

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

  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    I. Missões jesuíticas nos territórios guaranis: história

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Culture, World History, Timelines, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, European History, Public History, International Relations, Economics

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

  • C

    Coursera

    NGO Startup Analysis with Nonprofit Business Model Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Grant Writing, Resource Allocation, Strategic Decision-Making, Grant Applications, Proposal Development, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Communications, Resource Management, Strategic Planning, Social Impact, Fundraising, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Innovation, Leadership

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

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Complete Git

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, IntelliJ IDEA, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development, Software Installation, Devops Tools, Software Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse (Software), File Management, Linux, Open Source Technology, Release Management, Command-Line Interface, Authentications

    ★ 4.2 (34) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Nanjing University

    网络课程与学习评价

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Innovation, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Digital Transformation, Information Technology

    ★ 5 (11) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    (Business Writing) الكتابة في مجال الأعمال

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Communication, Writing, Concision, Presentations, Report Writing, Communication, Grammar, Writing and Editing, Persuasive Communication, Editing, Graphic Design, Organizational Skills, Organizational Structure

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

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Повествование и влияние: Эффектная коммуникация

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Overcoming Objections, Influencing, Rapport Building, Storytelling, Leadership, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Discussion Facilitation, Verbal Communication Skills, Initiative and Leadership, Non-Verbal Communication, Decision Making

    ★ 4.8 (68) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Inteligencia Emocional: Un enfoque práctico

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Personal Development, Composure, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Self-Discipline, Team Collaboration, Social Skills, Relationship Management, Empathy, Growth Mindedness, Optimism, Assertiveness, Decision Making, Self-Motivation, Communication

    ★ 4.6 (59) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Types of Vaccine

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Medical Science and Research, Preventative Care, Public Health, Clinical Research, Molecular Biology, Emerging Technologies

    ★ 4.9 (33) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Creating a Visual Tasks Guide with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera
  • PM4R Agile: mentalidad ágil en proyectos de desarrollo: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Reimagining Educational Innovation: University of Michigan
  • L'investissement à impact : lever ou investir des fonds: ESSEC Business School
  • I. Missões jesuíticas nos territórios guaranis: história: Universidade de São Paulo
  • NGO Startup Analysis with Nonprofit Business Model Canvas: Coursera
  • Complete Git: LearnKartS
  • 网络课程与学习评价: Nanjing University
  • (Business Writing) الكتابة في مجال الأعمال: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Повествование и влияние: Эффектная коммуникация: Macquarie University

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