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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


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    Columbia University

    Economics of Money and Banking

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Derivatives, Financial Systems, Balance Sheet, Financial Market, Payment Systems, Banking, Capital Markets, Economics, Market Liquidity, Financial Regulation, Finance, Market Dynamics

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    Meta

    Version Control

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Unix Commands, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Collaborative Software, File Management, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Software Configuration Management, Web Development

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    Google

    Satisfaction Guaranteed: Develop Customer Loyalty Online

    Skills you'll gain: Client Services, Loyalty Programs, Customer Retention, E-Commerce, Brand Loyalty, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Digital Marketing, Product Improvement, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Analytics, Performance Analysis, Customer Insights, Portfolio Management, Presentations, Generative AI Agents, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics

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    PwC

    Data-driven Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Statistical Programming, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Data Collection, Case Studies

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    University of London

    Introduction to English Common Law

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Civil Law, Political Sciences, European History, Governance

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Development Across the Lifespan

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Infant Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Prenatal Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Chronically Ill in an Emergency: Why Mental Health Matters

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Health Care, Health Policy, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response

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    University of Minnesota

    Creative Problem Solving

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Cognitive flexibility, Brainstorming, Curiosity, Resourcefulness, Innovation, Open Mindset, Persistence, Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Diversity Awareness

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    University of Virginia

    Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Management, Innovation, Product Improvement, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Thinking, Product Roadmaps, Customer Insights, Agile Methodology, Customer Engagement, Product Testing, Web Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Growth Strategies, User Story, Lean Methodologies

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    University of Toronto

    Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Active Listening, Business Communication, Presentations, Virtual Teams, Strategic Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Teamwork, Rapport Building, Virtual Environment, Negotiation

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    University of Minnesota

    Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Planning, Employee Onboarding, Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Full Cycle Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Job Analysis, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Talent Sourcing, Interviewing Skills, Decision Making, Diversity and Inclusion

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    Coursera

    Boost Engagement: Optimize AI Content Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Content Development and Management, Content Creation, Web Analytics, Social Media Management, Content Strategy, AI Personalization, Web Analytics and SEO, Market Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Economics of Money and Banking: Columbia University
  • Version Control: Meta
  • Satisfaction Guaranteed: Develop Customer Loyalty Online: Google
  • Data-driven Decision Making: PwC
  • Introduction to English Common Law: University of London
  • Development Across the Lifespan: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Chronically Ill in an Emergency: Why Mental Health Matters: University of Copenhagen
  • Creative Problem Solving: University of Minnesota
  • Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals: University of Virginia
  • Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age: University of Toronto

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