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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


  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis Software, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Small Data, Qualitative Research, Research, R (Software), R Programming, Sampling (Statistics), Research Methodologies, Data Collection

    4.9 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Libertarian Free Will

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Critical Thinking, Sensory Systems Analysis, Culture, Mindfulness, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Decision Intelligence, Physiology, Human Development, Social Sciences, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Experimentation

    4.8 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (27) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Negotiation Strategies and Styles

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Strategic Decision-Making, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Thinking, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Plan Execution

    4.7 stars, 34 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Digital Trends: AI, Metaverse, Persuasive Tech & Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, AI Personalization, Blockchain, digital literacy, Data Ethics, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Assets, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Social Media, Driving engagement, Deep Learning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Persuasive Communication, Intellectual Property, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Decision Making

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Generative AI for Students: Ethics & Academic Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, digital literacy, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Intellectual Property

    4.5 stars, 30 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (30) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    More Applied Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Data Mining, Social Network Analysis, ChatGPT, Embeddings, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Data Quality, Unstructured Data, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning Methods, Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Social Media Analytics, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis

    4.5 stars, 24 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (24) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    The Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Business Intelligence, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Tableau Software, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Presentation, Statistical Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Looker (Software), Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis Software, PostgreSQL, Interactive Data Visualization, Query Languages, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing

    4.7 stars, 43 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (43) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Enfoques emergentes para medir la salud de la población

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Public Health, Survey Creation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Informatics, Data Collection, Health Assessment, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Disparities, Community Health, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Health Technology, Data Quality, Medical Records, Diversity Awareness, Continuous Monitoring

    4.8 stars, 194 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Creating a Visual Tasks Guide with Microsoft PowerPoint

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

    4.9 stars, 18 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Internal Business Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Communications, Communication, Strategic Communication, Business Communication, Target Audience, Active Listening, Employee Engagement, Driving engagement

    4.4 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Active Listening For Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Social Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Development, Empathy, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Client Services

    4.7 stars, 52 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (52) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Cómo crear tu marca personal usando Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Graphic Design, Driving engagement, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Content Creation, Target Audience, Presentations, Social Media Content, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Creativity, Social Media, Social Media Marketing

    4.5 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (45) · 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

  • Necessary Condition Analysis (NCA): Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Libertarian Free Will: Dartmouth College
  • Negotiation Strategies and Styles: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Digital Trends: AI, Metaverse, Persuasive Tech & Blockchain: University of California, Davis
  • Generative AI for Students: Ethics & Academic Integrity: University of Glasgow
  • More Applied Data Science with Python: University of Michigan
  • The Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst Capstone Project: SkillUp
  • Enfoques emergentes para medir la salud de la población: Johns Hopkins University
  • Creating a Visual Tasks Guide with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Internal Business Communications: Coursera

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